Maintenance and Grounds Engineer

Maintenance and Grounds Engineer

Salary

$26.80 - $28.84 Hourly

Location

Mickelson Center 2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

00373

Division

Technology and Operations

Department

Operational Services

Opening Date

08/20/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

The maintenance and grounds engineer performs general building maintenance, groundskeeping, and repair work to ensure facilities and outdoor areas are safe, clean, functional, and well maintained. This position works independently and as part of a team to support daily operations. For more information regarding this position, please reach out to the hiring manager, Mike Kramer-Hermanson, at 605-305-2291.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs to buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Complete preventive maintenance and respond to maintenance work orders in a timely manner.
• Perform basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and drywall repairs.
• Replace lighting, ceiling tiles, flooring, door hardware, and locks as needed.
• Maintain and repair sidewalks, parking lots, fences, signs, and exterior fixtures.
• Mow, trim, edge, fertilize, water, prune, and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance, including leaf removal, spring and fall cleanup and irrigation system maintenance.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, tractors, skid loaders, utility vehicles, and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist with facility moves, room setups, furniture assembly, deliveries, and special event preparation.
• Monitor building systems and report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work occasional overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency maintenance or snow removal when needed.
• Other requirements:
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and landscaping practices.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance and grounds equipment.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Occasionally subjected to mechanical and electrical hazards, extreme temperatures, and humidity. Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, and cleaning chemicals. Moderate equipment noise at times. The job requires you to constantly stand, walk, and lift or carry ten pounds or less. Frequent bending, squatting, and kneeling throughout the workday.

Southeast Tech offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account, dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement, holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.

To learn more details, click here to visit our Benefits Page.

Employer Southeast Technical College

Address 2320 N Career Ave

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57107

Phone 6053674625

Website http://www.southeasttech.edu