OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (SEASONAL: OCTOBER - MAY)

Location: Rapid City, SD

Job Summary: This Seasonal Operations Technician assists with event setup, custodial tasks, basic building maintenance, and grounds work from October through May . The position involves active, physical work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions and requires the ability to follow direction, work as part of a team, and safely perform routine maintenance duties. This position works in 3 different assigned shifts including a morning shift from 6am – 2:30pm, an afternoon shift from 2pm – 10:30pm, and an overnight shift from 10pm – 6:30am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with basic event preparation and setup.
• Sweep, mop, wax, and buff floors; clean restrooms; wash walls and windows; vacuum carpets; empty trash; operate trash compactor.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks using hand and power tools as directed.
• Pick up debris; remove snow using shovels, blowers, sweepers, sanders, and plows; apply ice-melt; mow and trim grass using mowers and weed eaters.
• Operate basic equipment safely and efficiently.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support facility operations.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• 1 year of commercial maintenance or cleaning experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is preferred.
Ability to follow directions and work efficiently in a team environment.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and occasional work at heights.
• Regular exposure to environmental debris, allergens, and cleaning or maintenance chemicals.
• Occasional work in outdoor conditions, including extreme cold and heat, and potential electrical hazards.
• Work environment is typically very loud.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, and balancing; frequent use of hands for handling and operation of tools and equipment.
• Regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs; frequently up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Requires close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception.