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Academic Custodian, Memorial Union

Academic Custodian, Memorial Union

  • 498842
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • FM-Cust/Maint
  • Facilities/Maintenance/Trades
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Sep 17 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $35,360 annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 40 hours per week, located at the Memorial Union
  • Shifts available:
    • Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm
    • Wednesday - Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Saturday - Wednesday 1:00pm - 9:30pm
  • This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Academic Custodian is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept University facilities through a variety of custodial duties. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining buildings, moving furniture and equipment, collecting waste, paper, and recyclable materials, submitting work orders for maintenance needs, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Facilities Management positions are subject to callbacks 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and may require weekend work as needed.

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. 

Required Competencies

  • Requires the ability to interact and communicate with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers.
  • 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

  • Driver’s license preferred. May be required per position.
  • Basic Microsoft Office computer experience.
  • Experience with cleaning equipment.
  • Experience with Aim or Work order systems.

 

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks!

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Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.