Senior Building Maintenance Worker - Facilities and Services - General Services

Job Responsibilities: Be part of an active Facilities and Services team, working across campus performing building maintenance work for the General Services area. This is a fast-paced position, with varied duties including moving items, preparing for events, performing locksmith work, setting up furniture, handling materials, delivering freight, doing general building maintenance, maintaining and inspecting fire extinguishers, and performing asbestos abatement.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of:Methods, practices, tools and equipment used for building maintenanceMaster key system (preferred)Door hardware and lock installation/repair (preferred)Moving practices (preferred)Event setup (preferred)Skill & Ability to:Read and understand construction drawings and general plansUse routine maintenance/construction hand toolsDemonstrate mechanical aptitudeWork safelyOperate equipment such as forklifts, general construction equipment, and hand moving equipment (preferred)Communicate clearly and provide good customer serviceLift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and climbWork as a team member, with a positive attitude, be flexible and receptive to a variety of workRequired License: Valid Driver’s License. Asbestos certification within 1 year.Comments: This position is required to respond to emergencies after hours, on weekends, or holidays. This position is also required to work some planned events on weekends, evenings, or holidays. The position is required to work in all types of extreme weather conditions (outside, inside, heat and cold) and well as all environments (such as in tunnels, agricultural facilities, residence halls.) SDSU 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. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [SE8336 - 80212]