Grounds Crew Specialist

South Dakota Mines is hiring a Grounds Crew Specialist in Rapid City, SD, responsible for grounds maintenance, including operating equipment, landscaping, snow removal, and supervising staff. The role requires physical labor, knowledge of gardening practices, and a valid driver's license. The starting pay is $17.78 per hour, with a full-time commitment and typical early morning hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota Mines

Working Title
Grounds Crew Specialist

Posting Number
CSA02364P

Department
SDSMT-Facilities Management

Physical Location of Position (City)
Rapid City

Posting Text

LOCATION: Facilities and Risk Management

STARTING HOURLY RATE: $17.78 per hour, depending upon education and experience, GE

POSITION PURPOSE: Will serve as a specialist in grounds care and maintenance. Duties include safely operating various types of grounds equipment; care of landscape and grounds, including snow removal, garbage pick-up, mowing, watering, cultivating, spraying, fertilizing, trimming, planting flowers, trees, shrubs and grass; maintenance of athletic facilities and parking lot, including moving equipment and furniture, maintaining artificial turf, and garbage pickup at events; maintenance, programming, and repair of manual and electronic irrigation systems; supervision of student, regular, and temporary employees; and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
• use of grounds equipment;
• gardening and grounds maintenance practices, including artificial turf and athletic field maintenance (not required but preferred);
• safe use of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides;
• safe disposal of hazardous wastes;
• sprinkler and irrigation systems;
• types and varieties of trees and plants.

Ability to:
• communicate information clearly and concisely, exercising tact, patience, discretion and professional demeanor;
• establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with students, faculty, staff and visitors;
• operate motorized vehicles, hand and power tools, and related equipment;
• work independently, prioritize assigned work, establish timetables, and meet deadlines;
• read, comprehend, and follow instructions;
• work outdoors, lift and carry heavy items in excess of 50 lbs., perform physical labor, bend, squat, and work in all types of extreme temperatures or weather conditions;
• recognize and diagnose plant diseases, identify insect destruction and perform the necessary corrective action;
• organize and delegate assignments;
• provide outstanding customer service.

COMMENTS: A valid driver's license is required. Will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for snow removal. Normal hours are early morning start with an 8-hr shift.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at Careers at Mines. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin May 21, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Posting Date
05/14/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
05/21/2025

Advertised Salary
$17.78 per hour, depending upon education and experience, GE

Duration of the Term
12 months

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Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

Early Morning

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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This position requires
Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensures that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

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