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

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

South Dakota State University is seeking a custodial staff member to ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of its residence halls, student union, and wellness center in Brookings, SD. The role offers a benefits package and requires strong attention to detail and reliable scheduling.

The position involves operating cleaning equipment, following instructions, and maintaining professional conduct with students, staff, and the public in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional cleaning preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building safety, security, cleanliness, and setups per SDSU Wellness Center, Residential Life, and Student Union standards.
• Work shifts including on-call rotations and occasional schedule adjustments.
• Participants in a tobacco-free and drug-free workplace as per policy.

Skills

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Cleaning chemicals handling

Lift up to 65 pounds

Effective communication

Work on ladders (3-6 ft)

Work in extreme temperatures

Job description

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.

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:

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

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:

• 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, as well as on-call rotation and occasional adjusted schedule.

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.

[CSA02095P; 80214]

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

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].