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

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible benefits

Generous retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Reduced tuition for state-supported courses

Tuition reduction

Job summary

A public university system is seeking a Facility Worker for its Student Life Building Services in Brookings. The role involves ensuring safety and cleanliness, operating cleaning equipment, and performing physical tasks in varying temperature conditions. Applicants must demonstrate professional cleaning experience and effective communication skills. Multiple shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift 65 pounds and work at heights.
• Willing to work in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure building safety and cleanliness.
• Setups must meet the needs of various departments.

Skills

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Effective communication

Physical strength

Professional attitude

Work on ladders (3-6 ft)

Work in extreme temperatures

Professional interaction with students

Job description

Overview

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

Posting Number CSA02095P

Department SDSU-University Housing

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Responsibilities

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

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. Plus an on call rotation and occasional adjusted schedule.

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.

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.

Posting Information

Posting Date 07/09/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Duration of the Term 12 months
Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours Multiple shifts available. Plus an on call rotation and occasional adjusted schedules.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.