SDCL § 5-15-26: Maintenance and protection of buildings and grounds--Employment of personnel.

The commissioner of human resources and administration shall be the superintendent of the state capitol. The commissioner shall control, manage, and supervise the buildings and grounds. The commissioner shall employ engineers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, watchmen, policemen, elevator operators, guides, janitors, and other laborers as may be necessary for the proper care, safety, management, and maintenance of the capitol and grounds, and the public property there kept, and for the proper protection of the properties from injury and deterioration.