Facility Worker

Facility Worker

Institution - South Dakota Mines

Working Title - Facility Worker

Posting Number - CSA02755P

Department - SDSMT-Facilities Management

Physical Location of Position (City) - Rapid City

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of cleaning and maintenance procedures to ensure sanitary conditions are met. Duties will include maintaining hard surface floors, including sweeping, mopping, and refinishing; maintaining carpets, including vacuuming and shampooing; cleaning and maintaining buildings, including emptying waste baskets, dusting, upholstery cleaning, making minor repairs, and replacing light bulbs and tubes; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms; ground maintenance, including cleaning windows, trash collection, and snow removal; event set up and moving services; monitoring building safety and property; and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of custodial and grounds maintenance duties; security procedures.

Ability to follow oral and written directions; work outdoors in all types of weather conditions; operate required equipment, a variety of motorized vehicles, and hand and power tools; perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. or more, physical labor including pulling and pushing; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with students, faculty, staff and the public; provide excellent customer service.

COMMENTS:

Work Hours are day shift with some variation. Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required.

TO APPLY:

Applications must be made online at South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Posting Date - 07/10/2026

Open Until Filled - Yes

Duration of the Term - 12 months

Appointment Percent - 100

Work Hours - Varies

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type - Regular

Scope of Search - External (includes Internal)

This position requires - Weekends/Holidays

Department Description and Cultural Expectations - Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements:

Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment:

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

Physical Requirements:

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

Sensory Requirements:

Distant Vision, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures:

Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, 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 narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery

Working Environment:

Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below), Outdoors Environment - Residence Halls

Supplemental Questions

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, phone number, and email address for each reference).

Documents Needed to Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List