Housing Custodian

• $35,360 annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm
• This position works onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

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.

• →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.
• →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.

• 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.

• High School Diploma/GED or Related Custodial 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.

• Valid Driver’s License (May be required per position)
• Experience with various cleaning equipment: vacuums, buffers, floor strippers, carpet extractors, leaf blower, snow blower, small gas-powered equipment, etc.
• Experience using computers
• Experience with hotel/motel set-up.

Submit application prior to closing date.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

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