General Services Supervisor

South Dakota Board of Regents
Brookings, South Dakota
Full Time

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Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title General Services Supervisor Posting Number CSA02454P Department SDSU-Facilities & Services-Bldg Maint Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly and safely? South Dakota State University is seeking a dependable, skilled, and service-minded individual to join our team as the Physical Plant Manager for General Services. In this role, you'll support campus operations by coordinating daily work assignments, supervising staff, and ensuring facilities projects and repairs are completed efficiently. If you're someone who enjoys teamwork, problem-solving, and making a daily impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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. Work performed in the General Services area includes building maintenance work, setting up for events, material handling and moving, freight delivery, assembling office furniture/cubicle partitions, general carpentry work, locksmith work, door and door hardware repairs and maintenance, and asbestos abatement.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities: Directs operations of general services group to meet the needs of the campus in an efficient, economical and safe fashion.

Responsible to supervise staff and assign work.
Participates in project, repair or renovation planning.
Monitors and works with contractors and vendors.
Perform a variety of maintenance, abatement, deliveries, locksmith work, event setups, moves, and other work that is part of general services' duties.
Manages master key system.
Interface with campus departments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Methods, practices, tools and equipment used for building maintenance
Master key system
Door hardware lock installation/repair, electronic card access, and auto door operators
Moving practices
Event setup
Asbestos abatement
Supervisor, customer services, and teamwork techniques and best practices

Skill & Ability to:

Read and understand construction drawings and general plans
Use routine maintenance/construction hand tools
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
Work safely
Operate equipment such as forklifts, general construction equipment, and hand moving equipment (or ability to learn)
Perform locksmith work and maintenance/repairs of door systems, electronic access, and auto openers
Communicate clearly and provide excellent customer service
Lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, climb, and work in a variety of weather conditions.
Work in a fast paced environment, with competing needs and unscheduled work
Work as a team member, with a positive attitude, be flexible and receptive to a variety of work
Perform asbestos abatement (training provided)
Be willing to learn new things

Required License: Valid driver's license upon hire. Asbestos Abatement certifications within one year of hire: Contractor/Supervisor, Inspector, Management Planner; medical clearance to wear a respirator

Comments: This position is classified as Physical Plant Manager I.

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.

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Posting Date 08/20/2025 Closing Date 09/10/2025 Open Until Filled No First Consideration Date Advertised Salary starting at $27.84/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 and other staff's schedules.

Weekends and evenings/nights: On-call rotation required for lock and door issues, for freight/delivery emergencies, and for support of general emergencies. Planned after hours coverage for occasional event requirements (graduation, semester start and ending events, surplus sale).

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, Other If other, please indicate Asbestos Abatement certifications: Contractor Supervisor, Inspector, Management Planner; medical clearance to wear a respirator. 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 .... Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: ....

Contact Information

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at ....

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-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written 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, Protective Clothing, Respirator, Other If other protection is used please identify

Tyvek suit, knee pads, high vis vest, fall protection.

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position 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 heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Squatting, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating), Balancing, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Repetitive Motion, Standing for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selected

medical clearance to wear respirator

Sensory Requirements

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

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Biohazard, Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), 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, Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Extreme Heat >100F, Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Vibrations, Electrical Current Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

asbestos abatement

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, Classroom Environment, Mechanical Facility, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment, Animal Facility, Animal Research Farm, Clinical Environment, Farm or Grassland Environment, Greenhouse Environment, Lab 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.

mechanical tunnels/crawl spaces, roofs

Supplemental Questions

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