South Dakota State University
Summer Student Building Crew Worker
Job Description
Title
Summer Student Building Crew Worker
Department(s) Housing and Residential life (605-688-5148)
Reports to
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary
Perform custodial work, painting, moving furniture, grounds and general maintenance under the
control of the Department of Housing and Residential Life, primarily in and around residential
hall facilities.
Positions Details
1. Begins May 12th and ends August 21st 2014.
2. Will work no more than 30 hours per week.
3. Reduced housing costs in Hyde Hall available for successful applicants.
4. Successful applicants may not work any other job on campus while employed by
Housing and Residential Life.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
1. Cleaning residential hall facilities in preparation for the upcoming academic year and
for summer guests as directed.
a. To include but not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing walls, floors,
assisting with floor preparation for waxing, washing windows, and cleaning
mirrors.
2. Repairing residential hall facilities in preparation for the upcoming academic year and
for summer guests as directed.
a. To include but not limited to: repairing walls and ceilings for painting, repairing
student room furniture, painting, replacing light bulbs, oiling doors, and repairing
screens.
3. Picking up grounds outside residential facilities as directed.
4. Moving/carrying furniture or linen.
Minimum Requirements
1. Painting or cleaning experience preferred.
2. Some knowledge of hand tools, good hand eye coordination.
3. Ability to go up and down multiple flights of stairs repetitively throughout the day.
4. Be punctual, complete the daily work schedule, and maintain a neat, clean personal
appearance throughout each day.
5. Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds.
6. Must keep a positive attitude and have the ability to work with a diverse work force.
7. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
8. Work in hot temperatures above 90º.
Disclaimer
The job description as defined by the Student Affairs Division is a personal contract which an
individual staff member makes with himself/herself and with the institution. It is a contract
which is sensitive to student needs and expectations. It is also a contract which, when effectively
executed, becomes a creative commitment between the individual and the institution and gives
purpose, direction and professional fulfillment to the position described.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may
be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as
needed.
Additional Information
Residential Life use only
Generic title
Summer Student Building Crew Worker
Pay grade
$8.00/Hour
Management? (Yes/No)
No
E/NE status
Non-Exempt
Last revised
03/2014