Facility Worker

South Dakota Board of Regents; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Life insurance

6% retirement match

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Black Hills State University seeks a Facility Worker in the Department of Facilities Services to maintain and clean offices, residence halls, classrooms and other buildings in Spearfish, SD. The role uses hand tools, cleans with chemicals, and may involve ladders and lamps replacement.

The position is full-time, 12 months, with a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM schedule. Benefits include paid health and life insurance, retirement match at 6% of gross pay, and annual and sick leave.

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 the appearance of the buildings
• Use hand tools to perform general building maintenance
• Work with a variety of chemicals; use ladders to clean windows and change lamps

Skills

Read and write

Follow instructions

Stand for extended periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Self-directed

Buffers and scrubbers experience

Job description

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. Sponsorship not available for this position. Work hours: 6AM – 2:30PM.

Salary and Employment Details

Advertised Salary $17.51/hr

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent 100

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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 Cassie Maser at 605-642-6545 or [e-mail].

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

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List
• Other

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455