Facility Worker

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Job ID: 38114

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J Fitzmaurice Veterans Home

Location: Hot Springs

Salary: $14.92 to $18.00/hour - depending on experience

Pay Grade: GC

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J Fitzmaurice Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

This position is a full-time position at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home and requires a dedication and commitment to "Caring for America's Heroes". This position is a valued member of the Physical Plant Department will primarily complete custodial duties, but also include some light maintenance duties. The successful incumbent will require the ability to repair / paint walls, perform routine maintenance, operate groundskeeping equipment in all types of weather, perform and maintain high levels of cleanliness throughout the building consisting of resident rooms, restrooms, and public areas.

Responsibilities require standing, bending, and reaching for long periods of time.

Licenses And Certifications Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have A minimum of two years related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Supply and inventory experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• knowledge of Environmental Services in a healthcare environment;
• organizational skills in order to multi-task and manage multiple tasks;
• ability to effectively communicate with residents, other staff, and team members as required, both verbally and in writing;
• ability to operate machinery, mowers, snow blowers, floor cleaning equipment, etc.;
• ability to learn new skills that are required for successfully completing the assigned tasks;
• ability to adapt to the ever-changing duties as they are assigned;
• ability to lift more than 50 pounds.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

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 here . 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=55C

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"