Job Description
Description
Work For Good! 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: [WAGE BAND Min to Mid] (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises as well raises based on licensure accrual.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.
Join us at Children’s Home Society and truly "Work for Good" every day, helping to change the world one child, one family, and one smile at a time.
Apply today!
Salary Description
$20 to $25 /hr