Custodial Worker

Job ID: 36325
Agency: Department of the Military
Location:Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $13.40-$18.90 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: B
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military, please visit

This position is located at the South Dakota Air National Guard base. This position will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the gym, bathrooms, and locker rooms throughout the base. This position will work four 10-hour days, 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Role will require safe work practices with cleaning chemicals, wet slippery floors , and occasional use of a ladder to perform cleaning duties.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience in modern cleaning practices, proper cleaning equipment use and able to keep needed bathroom supply inventories.

Knowledge of:

• proper use of cleaning equipment, cleaning chemicals, and methods.

Ability to:

• recognize problem areas and report needed repairs or change to routine;
• establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• complete delegated tasks;
• operate required tools and equipment;
• be on your feet for extended periods of time;
• lift 50 pounds or more; and,
• work from ladders on occasion.

Additional Requirements: a resume is preferred but not mandatory.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.


NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
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