Building Maintenance Specialist

Building Maintenance Specialist

Black Hills State University invites qualified, self-motivated candidates for a Building Maintenance Specialist for the Facilities Services Department.

Duties: This position will be expected to maintain the heating and cooling systems of the campus and keep them in proper working order. Perform preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance and repairs to the HVAC and Boiler systems.

Responsibilities: Work on all campus HVAC equipment: Boilers & boiler controls Water heaters Basic energy monitoring on central and remote systems Coordinate the above HVAC work with all other facets of maintenance

Successful candidates will have: Experience with managing workflow processes and balancing multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to make decisions independently and to determine when consultation with supervisor is required. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public.

Qualifications: Required: Minimum of three years of HVAC work in the field or three full years of school or a combination of both. Acquire a license within 6 months of employment. Must have working knowledge of computers, knowledge of local and national mechanical and building codes, basic knowledge of electrical controls, several years of experience in boiler controls, be able to lift heavy loads, be able to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffold, be able to work long and late hours should the need arise.

Periodically will be required to work at the Rapid City Campus. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM. After hours ONCALL will be required on a rotation basis. Sponsorship not available for this position.

Applications must be made online at Candidates will need to attach a cover letter, resume and the names/contact information of at least three professional references. This position is open until filled with a first review date of September 28, 2026 at 11PM mountain time. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Questions specific to the position may directed towards Scott Hansen at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

Black Hills State University is a masters-level state University with 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business (AACSB), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU-RC, was recently established in Rapid City, the state's second largest city. BHSU, a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 14 sports. BHSU has a legacy of champion rodeo teams.

Black Hills State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black Hills State University and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.