| Location | Brookings, SD |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title General Services Specialist Posting Number CSA02895P Department SDSU-Facilities & Services-Bldg Maint Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text
South Dakota State University is seeking a General Services Specialist to join our Facilities & Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity to build valuable skills, take on new challenges, and play an important role in keeping campus operations moving. From supporting events and preparing spaces to assisting with day-to-day facility needs, you'll be at the center of the action. We'll provide the training, hands-on experience, and support needed to help you succeed and grow. If you enjoy active work, learning new skills, and seeing the impact of your efforts every day, this could be the perfect role for you. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.
Facilities and Services is the internal department overseeing the growth, maintenance, repair and changes of the facilities, infrastructure and grounds of campus and satellite locations. Campus Maintenance staff have technical expertise in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, repair work, relocation, and grounds. Services include the operation, maintenance, repair and remodeling of university buildings and grounds and the operation and repair of certain types of equipment.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Responsibilities: This position includes a variety of duties including setting up for events, handling materials, delivering freight, moving items, assembling office furniture/cubicle partitions, performing general carpentry and building maintenance work, performing locksmith work repairing door hardware maintaining and inspecting fire extinguishers, and performing asbestos abatement.
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.
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Application Procedures: SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, 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 11/09/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 12/01/2026 Advertised Salary starting at $19.00/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm or 7am-3:30pm depending on coverage needed. Possible weekends and evenings as needed based on event requirements, emergencies, and rotating "on-call" schedule.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Valid Drivers License, Weekends/Holidays, Other If other, please indicate Asbestos Abatement Certification with in 1 year 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 HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.
Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication
Protective Clothing/Equipment
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, Other, Protective Clothing, Respirator, Surgical Mask If other protection is used please identify
Hard hat, high visibility vest, fall protection / harness, kneepads, chemical resistant gloves
Physical Requirements
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 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
Sensory Requirements
Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Depth Perception, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Hearing, Speaking
Working Conditions & Exposures
Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Animal Handling, Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Biohazard, Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, 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
Working Environment
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Animal Facility, Animal Research Farm, Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment, Farm or Grassland Environment, Greenhouse Environment, Lab Environment, Mechanical Facility, Office Environment, Outdoors 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.
tunnels, roofs, mechanical rooms
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