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Utility Coordinator

Utility Coordinator

  • 498967
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Dining Residence
  • Dining/Food Service
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Sep 17 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $17.85-$20.00 hourly, Dependent on Experience, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 40 hours per week
    • Typical shift: 5:30am - 2:00pm
  • This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to receive and store groceries, deliver food and equipment to event sites and dining centers, and to perform routine custodial duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

Receive and stock grocery items

  • Receive grocery items from the warehouse and direct ship vendors, verifying accuracy of the delivery to the invoice
  • Verify that incoming groceries are received within the proper temperature zone
  • Stock groceries in the storeroom, freezers, and coolers using FIFO method.

Maintain organized storeroom, coolers and freezers

  • Assists with taking of physical inventory
  • Handle and transport packages of fish, poultry, beef, lamb, pork and other meat products

Performs routine custodial duties

  • Sweeps mops, and vacuums assigned areas   
  • Cleans storerooms, coolers, and freezers
  • Fills soap and towel dispensers                         
  • Assists in the ordering of cleaning supplies       
  • Cleans carpets as assigned
  • Supervise student custodians

Delivers food, supplies, and equipment  to campus locations

  • Delivers meals to UND Children’s center, retail units, and Greek houses as directed
  • Delivers veg prep and vegetarian items to the dining centers and snack bars
  • Picks up last minute supplies from Central Foods
  • Transports food, supplies, and equipment to and from catered events

Removes refuse from the building

  • Removes all garbage from the kitchen, service area, locker rooms, and restrooms
  • Recycles appropriate items according to the University and Dining Services guidelines

Required Competencies

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work in various temperatures
  • Will stand/stoop/lift 3-4 hours at a time
  • Ability to read and understanding shipping invoices
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Have an optimistic attitude, high degree of integrity, and a strong work ethic

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience reading and following basic directions 
  • Dishwashing/Janitorial experience
  • Experience with basic custodial techniques and cleaning chemicals
  • Experience of cleaning and upkeep of buildings, experience in food service or health organization
  • 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

  • Six months of experience with receiving and stocking inventory
  • Experience with inventory management
  • Experience with the supplies, equipment, and methods used in custodial work to include but not limited to:, floor scrub machine, steam clean machine, burnishing machine, cleaning chemicals, vacuum cleaner, ladders, pop machines, tents, grills, automated dish machine, vehicle washer and some catering equipment
  • Delivery driving experience
  • NRA ServSafe Certification

 

 

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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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.