Facility Worker

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University invites applications for Facility Worker in the Facilities & Services team in Brookings. No prior cleaning experience required; training provided to perform duties across academic and athletic buildings.

Responsibilities include floor and restroom care, office detailing, trash handling, and supporting building security. Valid driver’s license may be required; this position emphasizes reliability and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn basic computer software and electronic systems.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning services for SDSU Academic and Athletic Buildings.
• Maintain floors, restrooms, classrooms, and offices; manage trash.
• Assist with exterior and miscellaneous maintenance tasks.
• Support building security and safety practices.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral instruction adherence

Written instruction adherence

Stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

South Dakota State University 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.

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.

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

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.

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].