Housing Custodian

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 is seeking a Custodian for on-site cleaning and maintenance duties across campus facilities. Your tasks include cleaning, disinfecting restrooms, moving furniture for events, and reporting maintenance issues.

Position is non-exempt with overtime eligibility and requires weekend callbacks as needed. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and will need to complete a background check.

Qualifications

• Must communicate with students, faculty, staff, and coworkers.
• Ability to work in a diverse workforce.
• Must be able to follow directives and demonstrate sound decision-making.
• High School Diploma or related custodial experience.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and floor finish maintenance.
• Clean windows, walls, and furniture; disinfect restrooms.
• Move and set up furniture for events; assist in training new staff.
• Submit work orders and supply requests; report maintenance issues.
• Lock/unlock doors and manage keys; operate university vehicles if assigned.

Skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Follow directives

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Criminal History Background Check

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $35,360 annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm
• This position works onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

Responsible for performing custodial work required for the cleaning, upkeep and creating work orders for buildings. Moves furniture and equipment; collects waste, paper, and recycling materials; performs other custodial duties as required.
All Housing Custodial 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.
• Possible State Fleet vehicle use.
• Assist in training new employees on the day-to-day operation of the assigned area.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Must follow University policies and procedures.
• Responsible for University keys.
• May be required to use a University issued cell phone.
• May be responsible in assisting supervising students.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Related Custodial 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

• Valid Driver’s License (May be required per position)
• Experience with various cleaning equipment: vacuums, buffers, floor strippers, carpet extractors, leaf blower, snow blower, small gas-powered equipment, etc.
• Experience using computers
• Experience with hotel/motel set-up.