Facilities Maintenance

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he City of Canton, South Dakota is seeking to hire a Facility Maintenance person to perform a wide variety of general cleaning and maint enance tasks in and around City municipal buildings, keeping them clean, safe and well-maintained for staff and the general public. This individual is responsible for overall facility maintenance, which includes setting up for meetings, cle aning up after meetings, taking care of minor repairs, and scheduling and/or reporting any major maintenance and repair needs.

This position description that the hours vary from 30-40 hours per week, with flexible days and hours.

• Clean, sweep, scrub, mop, wax, wash, vacuum, or polish floors, windows, walls, woodwork, fixtures, furniture, rugs, surfaces, cabinets, and hardware as needed and/or as directed
• Clean, disinfect, and deodorize kitchens, break rooms and restrooms; replenish supplies
• See that kitchen supplies and equipment are cleaned and put away after use
• Empty wastebaskets; pick up litter and waste inside and outside
• Clean and polish chrome, mirrors, and other metal work; dust desks and tabletops
• Wash dishes, microwaves, refrigerators; performs other duties to maintain a clean kitchen area
• Sweep and/or shovel snow in front of entrances and walkways
• Performs various other duties to maintain clean and safe facilities.

• Check facility use schedule to know when meetings and events are planned
• Set up tables, chairs and other equipment needed for meetings; put away after meetings
• Perform regular maintenance tasks and minor repairs throughout facility

• Perform other duties as assigned that may be related to facility cleanliness, repair and maintenance

• High School Diploma required
• Previous custodial experience required
• Must have ability to deal with general public in a professional manner
• Must present a professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Must be willing to work varied and odd hours as required
• Must have physical ability to work with cleaning equipment: vacuums, polishers, buffers, mops, etc.
• Must have physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds – equipment, supplies, etc.
• Must have driver’s license, with safe driving record

• Health Insurance through Wellmark BC/BS - 100% paid for employee and 50% paid for dependents
• HSA Contribution
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System

The City of Canton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by South Dakota or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Canton will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position description is intended to provide a fairly comprehensive and accurate description of the position, but it will not cover all aspects, details or tasks required. Other functions, responsibilities and requirements may be assigned, and this position description may be changed at the direction of the City

Position to remain open until August 7, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.