Lead Facility Worker

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, is seeking a Lead Facility Worker to join the Facilities & Services team. The role supports daily operations and helps maintain a safe, efficient campus environment with responsibilities in building services and safety.

The position includes leading and training staff, delegating tasks in the Custodial Services area, and performing housekeeping and maintenance tasks to ensure clean, secure facilities on campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer software applications and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction and training to staff.
• Delegate and assign work in the supervisor's absence.
• Provide building services to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Perform hard surface floor maintenance, carpet and restroom care.
• Support building security and various maintenance tasks.

Skills

Lead staff

Train staff

Delegate tasks

Quality checks

Oral instructions

Standing

Lifting 50 lbs

Computer skills

Job description

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University is seeking a motivated and dependable individual to join our Facilities & Services team as a Lead Facility Worker. This position plays a key role in supporting daily operations and maintaining a safe, efficient campus environment.
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

This position will assist in providing work direction and training to permanent employees and student employees. Will delegate and assign work in the absence of the Custodial Services Supervisor I. Will provide building services to SDState facilities so people can learn and work in a safe and clean environment. Will provide hard surface floor maintenance, carpet and restroom care, building security, and various maintenance tasks.

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, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Computer software applications and systems.

Skill & Ability to

• Maintain levels of cleanliness and sanitation
• Lead and train staff
• Delegate and assign work.
• Complete quality checks, ensuring guidelines, requirements and processes are followed.
• Provide oral instructions.
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, stretch, climb ladders, twist, and walk.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Required License

Valid driver’s license

Contact Information

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

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

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.

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: (605) 688‑4128.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Latex Gloves, Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Other, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask

If other protection is used please identify

Scrub shoes, safety glasses, ice cleats and knee pads.

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Balancing, Reaching, Use Both Hands

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. Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Depth Perception

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. Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery, Working from scaffolding and high places

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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, Outdoors Environment, Animal Facility, Animal Research Farm, Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Clinical Environment, Greenhouse Environment, Lab Environment, Mechanical Facility, Other Environment (Please explain below)

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

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