Custodial Operations Specialist

Working Title

Custodial Operations Specialist

Posting Number

CSA02753P

Department

USD-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

Duties include: Performs routine event set-ups and custodial duties to ensure areas within the Athletic Department are prepared for both athletic and outside events and the facilities are well maintained. Must be able to work in a team environment with different individuals. This is a fast paced environment with a need for proactive attitude and good customer service skills. Must possess knowledge of light custodial and janitorial duties. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation.

Duties may include set-up and take-down of equipment for athletic and special events and may be required to move, lift, carry and/or arrange furniture, equipment, and other objects as needed. The duties also include but not limited to; clean and sanitize restrooms, collect and remove refuse from offices and buildings, dusting, mopping, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, waxing, scrubbing, polishing and snow removal from sidewalks and stairs.
Qualifications: Ability to work at heights, and include but not limited to bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, balance, climbing, squatting/sitting, twisting, grasping, and crawling. Reach at various levels from floor to overhead. Ability to move/manipulate/carry up to 50 lbs.

Posting Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

09/24/2026

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Depends on shift and event/game schedule.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

Weekends/Holidays

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota. USD is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Summit League and Missouri Valley Football Conference. For further information regarding USD, and the Athletic Department, please refer to our website at www.GoYotes.com.

“Founded in 1862, The University of South Dakota is designated as the only public liberal arts university in the state and is home to a comprehensive College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, the state’s only School of Law, School of Medicine, the accredited Beacom School of Business and the College of Fine Arts. It has an enrollment of more than 10,100 students taught by 400 faculty members. More information is available at www.usd.edu/press/news.”

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