Facility Worker

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan with 6% matching

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation benefits

Job summary

South Dakota Board of Regents in Brookings, SD, is seeking dependable Facility Workers for SDSU Facilities & Services to join the cleaning team. No prior professional cleaning experience is needed; training will be provided.

The role requires cleaning of academic and athletic buildings, floor care, restroom and office detailing, trash handling, and some exterior maintenance tasks. Mon–Fri, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm with a shift differential is offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic computer software applications and electronic systems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services to SDSU Academic and Athletic Buildings.
• Perform hard and soft surface floor maintenance.
• Care for restrooms, classrooms, and offices.
• Assist with building security and trash handling.
• Handle exterior and miscellaneous maintenance tasks.

Skills

Follow oral instructions

Follow written instructions

Stand for extended periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Willingness to learn

Tools

Basic computer software

Job description

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text

SDSU Facilities & Services is in search of motivated and dependable individuals to join our cleaning team as Facility Workers. No prior professional cleaning experience is needed. You bring your willingness to learn, and we will equip you with all the training and tools to complete the job.
This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota .

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Responsibilities: Provide cleaning services to SDSU Academic and Athletic Buildings and to promote a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and the public. The work duties will include hard and soft surface floor maintenance, restroom care, classroom, and office detailing, building security, trash handling, as well as some exterior and miscellaneous maintenance tasks.

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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Or willingness to learn how to operate basic computer software applications and various electronic systems.

Skill & Ability to:

• Follow oral instructions.
• Follow written instructions.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Bend, stretch, climb ladders, twist, and walk.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Required License: Valid driver’s license

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.

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Posting Date

Posting Date 08/31/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 09/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary starting at $17.21/hour plus $1.25 shift differential for evening and night shift, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 3pm-11:30pm

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

This position requires Valid Drivers License, Other

If other, please indicate

If other, please indicate Some irregular hours as needed

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 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.

Working Conditions

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. Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Other, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask

If other protection is used please identify

Scrub shoes, ice cleats and knee pads.

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position

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

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. Depth Perception, 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. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery, Working from scaffolding and high places

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. Animal Facility, Animal Research Farm, Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment, Greenhouse Environment, Lab Environment, Mechanical Facility, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below), Outdoors Environment

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Where did you hear about this position?
  • LinkedIn
  • SDBOR Employment Site
  • South Dakota Department of Labor
  • Employee Referral
  • Department Announcement / Inside State
  • Handshake
  • Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) - Please specify
  • Industry Conference
  • Search Engine - Please specify
  • Employment Agency - Please specify
  • Newspaper - Please specify
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) - Please specify
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  • APLU
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  • Alumni
  • Other - Please specify

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• 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