Academic Custodian

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in various facilities. This role involves performing custodial duties such as mopping, vacuuming, and waste collection, ensuring a welcoming environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to follow directives effectively. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience and offers a stable work schedule with a focus on teamwork and community engagement. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference!

Qualifications

• Ability to interact and communicate with a diverse workforce.
• Must be able to follow directives and complete necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial work including cleaning and upkeep of buildings.
• Collect waste and recycling materials, and maintain supply levels.
• May operate snow removal equipment and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ability to Follow Directives

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Microsoft Office

AiM or other work order systems

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $34,264.00 Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week, various shifts available (Monday – Friday 4:00am-12:30pm)
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for performing custodial work required for the cleaning, upkeep and creating work orders for buildings. They may move furniture and equipment; collect waste, paper, and recycling materials; and perform other custodial duties as required.

All Facilities Management positions are subject to callbacks seven day a week, 24 hours a day. Weekend work as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, shampooing, and renewing floor finishes.
• Washing windows, blinds, mirrors, walls, doors, and woodwork.
• Cleaning and dusting furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, appliances, and related furnishings.
• Cleaning and disinfecting rest room in public and /or residential areas.
• Maintaining a continuous supply of paper in all dispensers.
• Collecting and picking up waste and recyclable materials, both inside and outside of buildings.
• May perform power washing, leaf removal, moving snow and may be required to operate a snow blower.
• Performs minor repairs to equipment.
• Responsible for reporting minor and major maintenance and equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
• Removal of snow from sidewalks, cleaning gutters, drains spouts, and grounds outside.
• Moving and setting up furniture and equipment for events or departments.
• Locking and unlocking doors main building doors as required.
• Will submit supply requests and work orders.
• Responsible for submitting timely leave requests to management.
• Responsible for checking and reading University email account on a regular basis.

Required Competencies

• Requires the ability to interact and communicate with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers.
• Ability to work in a diverse workforce. Must be able to communicate effectively and follow directives.
• Ability to comprehend and follow directives. Requires sound decision-making skills.
• The ability to understand and complete necessary training for the job classification.

Minimum Requirements

• HS/ GED OR equivalent experience
• Successful Completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Driver’s license.
• Basic Microsoft Office computer experience.
• Experience with cleaning equipment.
• Experience with AiM or other work order systems.