Facility Worker Lead

South Dakota Board of Regents; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Northern State University is seeking a full-time custodian to manage cleaning and maintenance for the Barnett Center and new stadium. The role involves interacting with the public during events and performing routine custodial tasks to ensure facility safety and cleanliness.

Work hours are Saturday through Wednesday, 8am-5pm, totaling about 40 hours per week, with a full benefits package including medical insurance, holidays, and vacation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial and maintenance duties; and security procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to operate required cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and use step ladders.
• Ability to work with variety of cleaning/chemical products.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to work outside occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning bathrooms.
• Mopping floors.
• Emptying garbage.
• Snow shoveling.
• Lifting supplies.
• General custodial duties.

Skills

Custodial duties

Maintenance duties

Security procedures

Dealing with the public

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

Directs and performs routine building and equipment maintenance, custodial and security duties to ensure the overall maintenance and security of a facility. Dealing with public during events necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Custodial and maintenance duties; and
• Security procedures
• Dealing with the public

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written directions
• Operate required cleaning equipment
• Perform lifting up to 50 pounds
• Climb stairs and use step ladders
• Work with variety of cleaning/chemical products
• Deal courteously with the public
• Work outside occasionally

COMMENTS

Full-time position working days Saturday-Wednesday. Will be assigned general custodial duties in the Barnett Center and the new stadium. Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning bathrooms, mopping floors, emptying garbage, snow shoveling, lifting supplies. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, operate commercial cleaning equipment, and work with the public. Full benefits package, including excellent medical insurance, 10 paid holidays and three weeks' vacation to start.

Posting Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

First Consideration Date

10/20/2026

Advertised Salary

18.50

Duration of the Term

12 months

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Sat-Wed, 8am-5pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

40

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Protective Clothing/Equipment

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

Physical Requirements

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Physical Requirements: Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Grasping, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Sensory Requirements

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Sensory Requirements: Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Working Conditions or Exposures: Chemical Hazards, Exposure to Dust, Extreme Cold

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The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents

306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455