Facilities Worker

Wage: 

$20 to $25 per hour (depending on experience and education)

Schedule: 

8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, after hours as needed

Position Overview:

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.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive Benefits: 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.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: $20 to $25 / hour (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: 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. 
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:

I. Function: Maintain designated buildings, equipment and grounds.

   A. Typical Tasks:

• 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.

II. Performance Meets Satisfactory Expectations When:

• Work orders are completed on a timely manner.
• Required annual training is complete. 
• Snow removal is consistently completed within acceptable timeframes. 
• Feedback from staff, clients and public is positive regarding upkeep of facilities and grounds.
• Safety is consistently upheld.
• Cleaning products, materials, tools and equipment are consistently utilized within safe operational guidelines, and licensing and accreditation and Agency standards.

What We’ll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate. 
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail. 
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions. 
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients. 

• Education: High school degree required. 
• Experience: Minimum two years experience in building and/or mechanical trades preferred. 
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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.