Campus Facilities & Events Technician

SDBOR; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Relocation benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University is seeking a General Services Specialist to join our Facilities & Services Team in Brookings, SD. The role supports events and day-to-day facility needs, with training and growth opportunities.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship not available. Key duties include event setup, material handling, furniture assembly, basic carpentry, locksmith work, and fire extinguisher maintenance.

Qualifications

• Read and understand construction drawings and general plans.
• Use routine maintenance/construction hand tools.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, general construction equipment, and hand moving equipment (preferred).
• Communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Setting up for events
• Handling materials
• Delivering freight
• Moving items
• Assembling office furniture/cubicle partitions
• Performing general carpentry and building maintenance work
• Performing locksmith work repairing door hardware
• Maintaining and inspecting fire extinguishers
• Performing asbestos abatement

Skills

Read construction drawings

Use hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Team player

Lock hardware repair (basic)

Forklift operation (preferred)

Tools

Door hardware tools

General construction equipment

Job description

South Dakota State University is seeking a General Services Specialist to join our Facilities & Services Team in Brookings, SD. The role supports events and day-to-day facility needs, with training and growth opportunities.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship not available. Key duties include event setup, material handling, furniture assembly, basic carpentry, locksmith work, and fire extinguisher maintenance.