Facilities Worker

Children's Home Society of South Dakota • Sioux Falls, SD

8d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Facilities Worker to maintain designated buildings, equipment and grounds and respond to various maintenance requests from staff. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Requirements

• High school degree required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires standing for extended periods of time.
• Some exposure to cleaning chemicals, requiring attentive and safe utilization.
• Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years experience in building and/or mechanical trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide assistance where needed to ensure buildings are in good condition, clean and safe.
• Paint, woodwork and repair as needed.
• Light electrical and plumbing duties.
• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely including the operations of company vehicles.
• Care for landscape and seasonal needs of grounds.
• Participate in snow removal as assigned.
• Report needed repairs, damage or safety hazards to supervisor and follow through on directions.
• Enter data regarding maintenance repairs and safety concerns as necessary in the maintenance system.
• Place orders with appropriate staff for the purchase of maintenance tools, materials, parts or supplies as needed.
• Assist in set up and tear down of tables, chairs, etc. for events.
• Attend maintenance team meetings.
• Participate in required in-service training.
• Participate in Quality Improvement as assigned.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
• Equal up to 30% of your salary.
• Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing.
• Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED