Senior Building Maintenance Worker - Student Life Building Services

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Dakota Board of Regents is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Senior Building Maintenance Worker at South Dakota State University. This role focuses on various maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and customer service. Ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous vacation accrual

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of carpentry methods and practices.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general maintenance services.
• Excel in customer service and attention to detail.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Senior Building Maintenance Worker - Student Life Building Services

Working Title Senior Building Maintenance Worker - Student Life Building Services

Posting Number

Posting Number CSA01633P

Department

Department SDSU-University Housing

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text

This posting will be used to fill two (2) vacancies

South Dakota State University ( SDSU ) Student Life Building Services is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Senior Building Maintenance Worker within our University Housing department.

Job Responsibilities: The purpose of this position is to provide carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and general maintenance services to repair Housing and Residential Life buildings. To be successful as a Senior Building Maintenance Worker, candidates should be self-motivated, excel in customer service and practice strong attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods and practices used in carpentry
• Basic plumbing
• HVAC systems
• Basic electrical
• Paints and coatings

Skill & Ability to:

• Read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Operate various types of power and hand tools safely and effectively
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Follow written and verbal directions
• Interact effectively and professionally with contractors, coworkers and customers

Required License: Valid driver’s license is required.

Comments: This position requires occasional weekends/holidays. SDSU is a tobacco free environment. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. 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.

Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.

Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu . [SE8345;SE8354 – 80212]

Posting Date

Posting Date 02/06/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 02/13/2023

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

Mon-Friday 8:00-4:30, adjusted schedules as necessary and on call rotation

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

This position requires Valid Drivers License, Other

If other, please indicate

If other, please indicate Possible nights and/or weekends

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university’s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state’s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected 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 SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.

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. Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Other, Protective Clothing, Respirator, Latex Gloves

If other protection is used please identify

The diversity of tasks may involve exposure to harsh materials.

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position

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

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. Depth Perception, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Color Vision

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. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Changes of Temperature, Electrical Current, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in confined/congested spaces (tunnels), Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery, Working from scaffolding and high places

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

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. Mechanical Facility, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below), Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Outdoors Environment

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.

Most work is in mechanical rooms, but some work is in cleaner environments such as offices, conference rooms, dining areas, and kitchen facilities, student housing facilities.

Supplemental Questions

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• * Where did you hear about this position?
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Reference List

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 the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

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

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