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Housing Custodian

  • 494630
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Housing Residence
  • Facilities/Maintenance/Trades
  • Full-time Staff

Salary/Position Classification

  • $31,200 Annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability:No
  • Hybrid Work Availability:No

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.

Clerical Duties

  • 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 or GED or Related Custodial Experience
  • Successful completion of a criminal history records 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.
  • Prefer experience with vacuums, buffers, floor strippers, carpet extractors, leaf blower, snow blower, and small gas-powered equipment. Prefer desktop computer experience and knowledge.
  • Housing positions prefer experience with hotel/motel set-up.

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.

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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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy 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.