Academic Custodian, Memorial Union

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.