General Services Specialist

SDBOR; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and vacation leave

Relocation benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University is seeking a General Services Specialist to join our Facilities & Services Team in Brookings, SD. The role supports events and day-to-day facility needs, with training and growth opportunities.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship not available. Key duties include event setup, material handling, furniture assembly, basic carpentry, locksmith work, and fire extinguisher maintenance.

Qualifications

• Read and understand construction drawings and general plans.
• Use routine maintenance/construction hand tools.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, general construction equipment, and hand moving equipment (preferred).
• Communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Setting up for events
• Handling materials
• Delivering freight
• Moving items
• Assembling office furniture/cubicle partitions
• Performing general carpentry and building maintenance work
• Performing locksmith work repairing door hardware
• Maintaining and inspecting fire extinguishers
• Performing asbestos abatement

Skills

Read construction drawings

Use hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Team player

Lock hardware repair (basic)

Forklift operation (preferred)

Tools

Door hardware tools

General construction equipment

Job description

South Dakota State University is seeking a General Services Specialist to join our Facilities & Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity to build valuable skills, take on new challenges, and play an important role in keeping campus operations moving. From supporting events and preparing spaces to assisting with day-to-day facility needs, you’ll be at the center of the action. We’ll provide the training, hands-on experience, and support needed to help you succeed and grow. If you enjoy active work, learning new skills, and seeing the impact of your efforts every day, this could be the perfect role for you. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

Facilities and Services is the internal department overseeing the growth, maintenance, repair and changes of the facilities, infrastructure and grounds of campus and satellite locations. Campus Maintenance staff have technical expertise in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, repair work, relocation, and grounds. Services include the operation, maintenance, repair and remodeling of university buildings and grounds and the operation and repair of certain types of equipment.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Setting up for events
• Handling materials
• Delivering freight
• Moving items
• Assembling office furniture/cubicle partitions
• Performing general carpentry and building maintenance work
• Performing locksmith work repairing door hardware
• Maintaining and inspecting fire extinguishers
• Performing asbestos abatement

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 of

• Methods, practices, tools and equipment used for building maintenance
• Door hardware and lock installation/repair (preferred)
• Moving practices (preferred)
• Event setup (preferred)

Skill & Ability to

• Read and understand construction drawings and general plans
• Use routine maintenance/construction hand tools
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, general construction equipment, and hand moving equipment (preferred)
• Communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service
• Lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and climb
• Work as a team member, with a positive attitude, be flexible and receptive to a variety of work

Required License

• Valid driver’s license
• Asbestos Abatement Certification within 1 year of employment

Advertised Salary starting at $19.00/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits.

Duration of the Term 12 months.

Appointment Percent 100.

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm or 7am-3:30pm depending on coverage needed. Possible weekends and evenings as needed based on event requirements, emergencies, and rotating "on-call" schedule.

Appointment Type Regular.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $84 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.