Facilities Technician: Flexible Shifts, On-Call Rotation

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible benefits

Generous retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Reduced tuition for state-supported courses

Job summary

A public university system is seeking a Facility Worker for its Student Life Building Services in Brookings. The role involves ensuring safety and cleanliness, operating cleaning equipment, and performing physical tasks in varying temperature conditions. Applicants must demonstrate professional cleaning experience and effective communication skills. Multiple shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift 65 pounds and work at heights.
• Willing to work in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building safety and cleanliness.
• Setups must meet the needs of various departments.

Skills

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Effective communication

Physical strength

Professional attitude

Job description

Facility Worker - Student Life Building Services (Various Shift Opportunities)

Working Title Facility Worker - Student Life Building Services (Various Shift Opportunities)

Posting Number

Posting Number CSA02095P

Department

Department SDSU-University Housing

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text

Looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and paid time off? Join our team! Student Life Building Services is a highly dedicated team of individuals who ensure building safety, security, and cleanliness of SDSU’s residence halls, student union and Miller Wellness Center.

Job Responsibilities: Ensure building safety, security, cleanliness, and setups meet the needs in accordance with SDSU Wellness Center, Residential Life, and Student Union standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Cleaning equipment, and cleaning chemicals.

Skill & Ability to:

• Operate cleaning equipment
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Lift and carry up to 65 pounds; move equipment and supplies up stairs
• Work on a 3 to 6 ft ladder
• Work in subzero temperatures and temperatures above 90 degrees
• Associate positively and professionally with students, co-workers and the public

Comments: Applicants should detail prior professional cleaning experience on their application. Multiple shifts available. Plus an on call rotation and occasional adjusted schedule.

Benefits: SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Application Procedures: SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/09/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

Multiple shifts available. Plus an on call rotation and occasional adjusted schedules.

Morning:
Day: 7AM – 3:30PM
Evening: 1:30PM-10PM

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $84 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail] . Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU , Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].

Contact Information

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Latex Gloves, Eye Protection

If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

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Please designate the physical requirements of this position Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Squatting, Use Both Hands, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Crawling, Driving, Grasping, Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Climbing Stairs

Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. 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 (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Changes of Temperature, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity)

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Clinical Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Residential Halls/Union

Supplemental Questions

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• * Where did you hear about this position?
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Reference List

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