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Institution South Dakota Mines
Working Title Facility Worker
Posting Number CSA02530P
Department SDSMT-Facilities Management
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
Posting Text
LOCATION: Facilities and Risk Management
Starting Hourly Rate: $16.86 + per hour, depending upon education and experience, GC
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:
Ability to:
COMMENTS: Work Hours are day shift with some variation. Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required.
TO APPLY:
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines (sdsmt.edu). Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Posting Date 11/12/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 11/12/2025
Advertised Salary Starting Hourly Rate: $16.86 + per hour, depending upon education and experience, GC
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
Hours may vary
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
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 at the intersection of innovation and tradition. Renowned for hands-on learning and pioneering research, Mines educates future leaders in STEM fields who will make a meaningful impact on the world. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success.
Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on the Mines campus. The university is recognized for its rigorous curriculum and boasts a strong return on investment for its graduates. With an average class size of 24 and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Mines is committed to delivering an education that equips students with the skills and experience needed to thrive in their chosen fields.
At Mines, student life is vibrant and welcoming, offering more than 80 clubs and organizations that foster a sense of community and provide leadership opportunities. Co-curricular activities, such as internships, cooperative education opportunities, and professional development programs, ensure that students gain practical, hands-on experience in their fields while enhancing their academic learning. Students can explore their passions outside the classroom, from competitive athletics, music programs, and intramural sports to professional societies, competitive engineering teams, and cultural clubs.
South Dakota Mines faculty, staff, and students drive groundbreaking research across five main areas: advanced materials and manufacturing, deep underground science and engineering, critical and sustainable resources, smart and resilient cyber-infrastructure, and data science and numerical modeling. This research advances technology and innovation and offers students hands-on opportunities to address real-world challenges, preparing them for leadership roles in their careers and beyond. With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, South Dakota Mines provides programming that empowers students and faculty to transform scientific and technological innovations into viable products and startups.
Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state’s second-largest city, with an MSA population of over 158,000. The city sees an average of 226 days of sunshine annually and is surrounded by many things to see and do. The region has roughly 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery in the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails, nearly 500 miles of hiking trails as well as top attractions like historic Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensures that all employment practices are free of discrimination.
Contact Information
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing
If other protection is used please identify
boots for snow removal
Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)
Describe any of the conditions selected
Custodians need to be able to maneuver and work in all types of conditions.
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)
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 Noise, Extreme Cold, 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, Working Around Machinery
Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above
Extreme Weather = snow removal
Bio Hazards = bathrooms
Vibrations = operating equipment
Chemical Hazards = cleaning chemicals
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below), 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.
Residence Halls, Events area
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