BUILDING SERVICE WORKER - PUBLIC WORKS

City of Dickinson, ND; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement Security

Paid vacation & sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Dickinson Public Works Department is seeking a Building Service Worker to keep facilities clean, safe, and operational. You will support behind-the-scenes city operations and contribute to a daily community impact.

Pay ranges from $20.03 to $22.12 per hour (DOE) with a Monday–Friday schedule. The position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Up to one year of janitorial/maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of Public Works buildings, shops, and facilities.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, buff floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Empty trash, recycling, and shop waste containers.
• Clean windows, blinds, walls, and equipment surfaces.
• Restock restroom and facility supplies.
• Assist with setup for trainings, meetings, and department events.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs.
• Remove snow and debris from entrances, sidewalks, and facility access points.
• Lock/unlock facilities and help ensure building security.
• Support safe, clean working conditions for Public Works operations.
• Respond to facility-related needs and emergencies as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The City of Dickinson Public Works Department is looking for a Building Service Worker to help keep our facilities clean, safe, and fully operational. If you take pride in hands‑on work and enjoy supporting the behind‑the‑scenes operations that keep a city running, this is your opportunity to make a daily impact in your community!

Pay: $20.03 - $22.12 per hour (DOE)

Schedule: Monday – Friday

What We Offer

Competitive Benefits Package

• Health Coverage: 80%-100% City-paid health insurance + optional dental, vision & life insurance


• Retirement Security: NDPERS Defined Contribution Plan + optional 457 retirement savings


• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and emergency closure leave


• Career Growth: On‑the‑job training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement


• Support System: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What You’ll Do

• Maintain cleanliness of Public Works buildings, shops, and facilities


• Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and common areas


• Sweep, mop, buff floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets


• Empty trash, recycling, and shop waste containers


• Clean windows, blinds, walls, and equipment surfaces


• Restock restroom and facility supplies


• Assist with setup for trainings, meetings, and department events


• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs


• Remove snow and debris from entrances, sidewalks, and facility access points


• Lock/unlock facilities and help ensure building security


• Support safe, clean working conditions for Public Works operations


• Respond to facility‑related needs and emergencies as required

What You’ll Need

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Up to one year of experience in janitorial, maintenance, or similar type of work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

License: Valid Driver’s License

The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Employer‑Paid Benefits

• Vacation


• 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)


• Sick Leave


• 96 hours annually


• Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave


• Longevity Pay


• Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)


• Bereavement Pay


• 3 days per occurrence


• Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval


• Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)


• Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM


• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave


• Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff


• Premium pay for essential staff required to work


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Up to $1500 per semester


• Paid Holidays


• 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday


• Paid holidays: New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Health Insurance


• NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO


• Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20% (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid)


• Rates: Family - $470.72/month


• Rates: Single - $194.73/month


• Flexible Spending Account


• $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses


• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans


• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go an extra 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.


• NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%


• Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)


• $60,000 Term Life Insurance


• Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month


• Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost


• Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)


• Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost


• West River Community Center Membership


• 50% discount on annual membership


• Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)


• Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer’s $450 contribution


• Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026


• Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)


• Employee Only - $8.04/month


• Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month


• Employee + Children - $13.80/month


• Family - $21.84/month


• Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)


• Low Plan(up to $1000 coverage/year)


• Employee Only - $22.58/month


• Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month


• Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month


• Family- $83.83/month


• High Plan(up to $2000 coverage/year)


• Employee Only - $26.08/month


• Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month


• Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month


• Family- $94.90/month


• 457(b) Deferred Compensation


• Roth or Pre-Tax options available


• Aflac


• Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)