Senior Building Maintenance Worker

Senior Building Maintenance Worker

Institution - South Dakota Mines

Working Title - Senior Building Maintenance Worker

Posting Number - CSA02808P

Department - SDSMT-Facilities Management

Physical Location of Position (City) - Rapid City

Location: Facilities

Starting Hourly Rate: Minimum of $18.45+ per hour, depending upon education and experience, GE

Position Purpose: Responsible for paint and wall repair in remodeling and renovation projects including painting walls, ceilings, metal doors and frames. General maintenance duties include basic plumbing work on drains, faucets, etc. installing light bulbs and shelves; moving furniture, hanging pictures; repairing and replacing stair tread, handrails, doors, hardware and ceiling tiles; completing roof inspections and making minor repairs and maintenance; repairing damaged floor coverings (carpet, VCT, wood, ceramic tile and cove base), removing old floor coverings, preparing surface and installing new floor coverings; snow removal; preventative maintenance tasks; assisting in grounds, custodial, and shop departments; and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: methods and practices of general building or facility maintenance; building construction; tools and equipment associated with the project.

Ability to: communicate information clearly and concisely, exercising tact, patience, discretion and professional demeanor; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner; work independently, prioritize assigned work, establish timetables, and meet deadlines; read and understand blueprints and drawings, and follow instructions; lift and carry heavy items in excess of 50lbs, perform physical labor and work in all types of extreme temperatures or weather conditions; work from ladders, scaffolding or in confined areas; operate required tools and equipment; direct the work of others; provide outstanding customer service.

Comments: Valid driver's license is required.

To Apply: Applications must be made online at

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Review of applications will begin September 8, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Please complete application and provide resume (optional) and list of three professional references (including name, phone number, and email address for each reference).

Posting Date - 08/31/2026

First Consideration Date - 09/08/2026

Advertised Salary - Minimum of $18.45+ per hour, depending upon education and experience, GE

Duration of the Term - 12 months

Appointment Percent - 100

Department Description and Cultural Expectations: Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment. Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements: Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment: Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing, Respirator

Physical Requirements: Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Sensory Requirements: Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures: Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in confined/congested spaces (tunnels), Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery, Working from scaffolding and high places

Working Environment: Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Mechanical Facility, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
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2. Please complete application and provide resume (optional) and list of three professional references (including name, phone number, and email address for each reference). (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

1. Reference List
2. Resume