We are currently seeking a Card and Parking Operations Technician to join the Parking Services team at South Dakota State University. This position plays an important role in supporting campus access and parking operations, helping to maintain smooth and efficient services across the university.
SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain and monitor campus door access control hardware and related systems
- Ensure the Transact point-of-sale system is fully operational and supported
- Serve as backup support to the Campus PCI Coordinator to help maintain PCI compliance standards
- Provide backup support for Parking Services hardware, including troubleshooting and routine maintenance
Benefits:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Card and door access systems
- PCI compliance regulations
- Point of sale (POS) operations
- Parking gate and license plate recognition (LPR) hardware knowledge
Skill & Ability to:
- Independently troubleshoot challenging systems
- Interpret and apply PCI DSS requirements and institutional policies
- Manage multiple projects, requests, and priorities simultaneously
- Provide excellent customer service
- Exercise sound judgement
Required License:
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Application Procedures:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.