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Grounds Crew Leader/Specialist

State of South Dakota
Yankton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 35814

Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center

Location:Yankton, SD

Salary: $18.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: E

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .

Summary

Actively participates in grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, watering, spraying, planting, cultivating, landscaping, snow removal and other clean-up activities. Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader, skid loader, telehandler, dump truck and etc.

Working Conditions

Ability to work inside and outside in all temperatures while doing physical manual labor.

Licenses And Certifications

Valid driver's license required.

State Applicators License Preferred But Not Required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge Of

  • equipment operation, maintenance and repair including but not limited to small engine's;
  • safe use of fertilizers & herbicides; instillation and repair of underground sprinkler systems; general knowledge of landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree planting and trimming.

Skill To

  • work independently and as a team to accomplish all assigned work.

Ability To

This position involves physical labor, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds over waist and head, hand digging and shoveling snow, working in extreme weather conditions including heat and cold, working off of ladders, scaffold and in mechanical booms.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume along with 3 work references.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3YM

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Salary : $18

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