Academic Custodian

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND
•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Custodian performs custodial work to clean and maintain buildings and creates work orders. Duties may include moving furniture and equipment, collecting waste, paper, and recycling, and completing other custodial tasks as required. The position is onsite at the University of North Dakota’s Grand Forks campus and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday shift from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Facilities Management positions are subject to callbacks seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and weekend work may be required. The position pays $35,360 annually and is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
  • Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers.
  • Ability to work in a diverse workforce, communicate effectively, and follow directives.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow directives and exercise sound decision-making.
  • Ability to understand and complete training required for the job classification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Mop, sweep, vacuum, shampoo, and renew floor finishes.
  • Wash windows, blinds, mirrors, walls, doors, and woodwork.
  • Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, appliances, and related furnishings.
  • Clean and disinfect restrooms in public and/or residential areas.
  • Maintain a continuous supply of paper in dispensers.
  • Collect and pick up waste and recyclable materials inside and outside buildings.
  • Perform power washing and leaf removal, move snow, and operate a snow blower as required.
  • Perform minor repairs to equipment.
  • Report minor and major maintenance and equipment issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Remove snow from sidewalks and clean gutters, drain spouts, and outdoor grounds.
  • Move and set up furniture and equipment for events or departments.
  • Lock and unlock main building doors as required.
  • Submit supply requests and work orders.
  • Submit timely leave requests to management.
  • Check and read the University email account regularly.
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