Facility Worker

South Dakota Board of Regents; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

South Dakota Board of Regents through Black Hills State University is seeking a Facility Worker to perform cleaning and basic maintenance in offices, institutional buildings and living quarters. Responsibilities include sanitizing surfaces, handling cleaning chemicals, and using ladders to access and replace lamps.

Position may involve work in residence halls, administration or classroom buildings with potential overtime and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be self-directed.
• Experience operating buffers and scrubbers is desired.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize floors, walls, restrooms, and furniture in offices, institutional buildings, and living quarters to meet sanitary regulations and enhance appearance.
• Use hand tools to perform general building maintenance.
• Work with a variety of chemicals.
• Use ladders to clean windows and change lamps.

Skills

Reading and writing

Follow oral and written instructions

Stand for extended periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Self-directed

Buffer and scrubber experience

Tools

Buffers and scrubbers

Job description

Facility Worker

Black Hills State University seeks applicants for a Facility Worker position with the Department of Facilities Services.

DUTIES : Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing floors, walls, restrooms, and furniture in offices, institutional buildings, and living quarters to meet sanitary regulations and enhance the appearance of the buildings. Uses hand tools to perform general building maintenance. Works with a variety of chemicals. Uses ladders to clean windows and change lamps.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read and write
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be self-directed
• Experience operating buffers and scrubbers is desired

Comments

May work in residence halls, administration or classroom buildings. Some overtime and weekend work may be required. Benefits include paid health and life insurance for the employee, employer matched retirement at 6% of gross pay, and annual and sick leave.

Work hours: 6AM – 2:30PM

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605-642-6545 or [e-mail].

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

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

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, Respirator, Surgical Mask

If other protection is used please identify

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, Driving, 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, Sitting for sustained periods of time, 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, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in confined/congested spaces (tunnels), Work in narrow aisles/passageways, 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. Classroom Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below), Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Lab Environment, 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?
  • SDBOR Employment Site
  • BHSU Website
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • SD Department of Labor
  • Rapid City Journal
  • Black Hills Pioneer
  • Referral
  • Other

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Optional Documents

• Other

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Black Hills State University is a masters-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business ( AACSB Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU -RC, is in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city. BHSU , a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Black Hills State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black Hills State University and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

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