Laundry and Custodial Technician

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laundry and Custodial Technician performs custodial work to clean, maintain, and upkeep buildings, and carries out laundry processing and delivery duties. The position moves furniture and equipment, collects waste and recycling, and performs other custodial tasks as required. Laundry duties include sorting, folding, pressing, wrapping, and labeling garments and other articles; weighing and loading machines; recording incoming and outgoing laundry; and operating a delivery truck on assigned pickup and delivery routes. This is an onsite position at the University of North Dakota’s Grand Forks campus. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional weekend work. Facilities Management positions may be subject to callbacks at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and weekend work as required. The position pays $35,360 annually and is non-exempt, eligible for overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Ability to comprehend and follow directions and use sound decision-making skills.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with students, faculty, staff, and coworkers.
Ability to withstand prolonged lifting, pulling, tugging, climbing, kneeling, and working with hands overhead without restrictions.
Complete job-classification training as needed.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the UND campus and buildings.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with AiM.
Experience in commercial laundry.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain building floors by mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, shampooing, and renewing 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 and maintain supplies of paper in dispensers.
Collect waste and recyclable materials from inside and outside buildings.
Perform tasks such as power washing, leaf removal, snow removal, and operating a snow blower when required.
Perform minor equipment maintenance and report maintenance or 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.
Use a State Fleet vehicle when needed.
Assist in training new employees in day-to-day operations of the assigned area.
Enter labor hours in the computerized AiM program and submit timely leave requests to the supervisor.
Check and read the University email account regularly and follow University policies and procedures.
Use a University-issued cell phone when required and responsibly manage University keys.
Submit supply requests and work orders.
Assist in supervising students when needed.
Operate commercial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, presses, and scales.
Sort, fold, press, label, and wrap garments and other articles efficiently.
Weigh and load machines safely and efficiently.
Monitor machines for mechanical problems, prevent major equipment damage, and submit work orders as needed.
Accurately record incoming and outgoing laundry.
Operate the delivery truck, make pickups and deliveries, and complete the route safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.