Academic Custodian (Airport)

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, invites applications for Academic Custodian (Airport). This full-time role supports custodial services across university buildings, including moving furniture, waste handling and work order creation.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors and surfaces, restroom sanitation, and reporting maintenance needs. Weekend work may be required; safety and security clearances are part of the process. Opportunity for overtime where applicable.

Qualifications

• HS/GED or equivalent experience.
• Driver’s license required for this position.
• Able to obtain security clearance to acquire a TSA Ramp Badge, required by the TSA & FAA to work on Airport property.
• Successful Completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
• This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

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 rooms in public and/or residential areas.
• Maintaining a continuous supply of paper in all dispensers.
• Collecting and picking up waste and recyclable materials, inside and outside buildings.
• May perform power washing, leaf removal, moving snow; may operate a snow blower.

Skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Decision making

Training compliance

Education

HS/GED or equivalent

Tools

AiM work order system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academic Custodian (Airport)

• 497663
• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
• FM-Cust/Maint
• Facilities/Maintenance/Trades
• Full-time Staff
• Closing on: Feb 25 2026

Salary/Position Classification

• $35,360 Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week, shifts available are:
  • Monday–Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm, or
  • Wednesday–Sunday 5:00am - 1:30pm
• 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
• Driver’s license required for this position
• Able to obtain security clearance to acquire a TSA Ramp Badge, required by the TSA & FAA to work on Airport property
• 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

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