Facilities Worker

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!