Academic Custodian

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota seeks a custodian to perform daily cleaning, upkeep, and work order creation for campus buildings. You may move furniture, collect waste and recycling, and support weekend and after-hours callbacks as required. On-site work at the Grand Forks campus is expected.

The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and timely reporting of maintenance needs. Weekend work is possible; excellent teamwork with students and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires the ability to interact with students, faculty, staff and coworkers.
• Ability to work in a diverse workforce; follow directives and communicate effectively.
• Must understand and follow training requirements for the job.

Responsibilities

• Mop, sweep, vacuum, shampoo floors and renew finishes.
• Clean windows, blinds, mirrors, walls, doors and woodwork.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, appliances and related furnishings.

Skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Decision making

Training

Education

HS/GED or equivalent

Tools

AiM

Work order systems

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $35,360.00 Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week, available shifts/work weeks:
  • Monday-Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm, or
  • Tuesday-Saturday 5:00am - 1:30pm
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

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 identity and 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.