Job Description
Job ID: 31935
Agency: Department of Game Fish & Parks
Location:Roy Lake State ParkSalary: $19.97 - $23.49 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: 7/17/25
This is a Part-Time >= 20 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Department of Game Fish & Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ .
As a custodial supervisor, this position directs and performs tasks for the maintenance and cleanliness of all the buildings within District 1, specifically Roy Lake State Park. The Conservation Technician is the lead worker for seasonal, intern and volunteer workers who clean the buildings, suites and cabins. This person cleans, identifies needed repairs and improvements both inside and outside facilities, in addition to assigning personnel and resources to accomplish the tasks.
This Conservation Technician position allows for full benefits as well as a flexible work schedule throughout the year.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A detailed orientated mindset. The ability to be organized and self motivated with problem solving skills and must work well with other permanent, seasonal, intern and volunteer staff. Experience in cleaning and maintaining buildings and facilities as well as ordering and managing janitorial supply inventory is a must.
Knowledge of:
- janitorial and sanitation procedures;
- cleaning chemicals, materials, and supplies, as well as, their uses and safe storage;
- minor carpentry, plumbing, and painting repairs;
- record keeping and report writing;
- practices of human resources management sufficient to provide daily training and work direction to temporary employees and answer their questions.
Skill to:
- supervise and motivate a crew of seasonal staff to ensure that the interior and exterior of the buildings in the district, are maintained to a high standard;
- clean and maintain the above buildings to a high standard.
Ability to:
- provide on-the-job training to assigned employees;
- assign tasks to others based on evaluation of their capabilities;
- organize and complete assigned projects;
- diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment;
- use a variety of hand and power tools;
- read and follow written instructions;
- work alone and keep self-motivated;
- communicate sufficiently to convey instructions and information about assigned work.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1VJ
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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