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

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

Institution - South Dakota State University

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

Posting Number - CSA02095P

Department - SDSU-University Housing

Physical Location of Position (City) - Brookings

Posting Text - Looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and paid time off? Join our team! Student Life Building Services is a highly dedicated team of individuals who ensure building safety, security, and cleanliness of SDSU's residence halls, student union and Miller Wellness Center.

Job 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: 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 Date - 07/09/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salary - $17.21/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term - 12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent - 100

Work Hours - Multiple shifts available. Plus an on call rotation and occasional adjusted schedules.

Appointment Type - Regular

Scope of Search - External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires - Weekends/Holidays

If other, please indicate

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Contact Information - For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. - Analyzing, Comprehend, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Reading, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Multiple Stimuli, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. - Latex Gloves, Eye Protection

If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

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

Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. - Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. - Biohazard, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Infectious Diseases, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Changes of Temperature, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity)

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

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. - Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Clinical Environment, 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. - Residential Halls/Union

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Where did you hear about this position?
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