Academic Custodian

Academic Custodian 497593 Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States FM-Cust/Maint Facilities/Maintenance/Trades Full-time Staff

Closing on: Apr 5 2026 Add to favorites View favorites

Salary/Position Classification $35,360.00 Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) 40 hours per week, shifts available are:

• Tuesday-Saturday 5:30am - 1:30pm
• Wednesday-Sunday 8am-4:30pm

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

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