Maintenance Specialist

University of North Dakota

Operations

Grand Forks, ND, USA

USD 38k-38k / year

Posted on Mar 31, 2026

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Maintenance Specialist

497885

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

FM-Cust/Maint

Facilities/Maintenance/Trades

Full-time Staff

Closing on: Apr 13 2026

Salary/Position Classification

$38,000+ annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

Responsible for providing general maintenance, department and miscellaneous repair requests in university-owned facilities. In addition, they perform non-warehouse deliveries, department moves/transfers and assist with event set-ups/teardowns.
All Facilities Management positions are subject to overtime & callback twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, as needed/directed by supervisors/directors.

Duties & Responsibilities

General Building Maintenance

General Carpentry - Repair/replace doors, door jambs and trim; install/repair shelving, bulletin boards, furniture, cove base, walls, screens, mirrors, weather strip for windows/doors, ceiling tile, door hardware, window parts, mechanical and electric window shades, bathroom accessories and classroom accessories; remove and install drywall
Electrical - Replace switch/outlet covers; replace light bulbs and repair light covers
Plumbing - Unplug sinks, showers, toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains; repair/replace all shower and faucet stems, seats, cartridges, shower heads and lavatory fixtures; repair drinking fountains and perform minor replacement of water lines and waste lines; diagnose and repair eyewash and emergency showers
Heating/cooling - Remove/install window air conditioning units; cover/uncover seasonally
Lock repair - Install and repair locksets, panic hardware and cabinet locks
Building exterior - Miscellaneous concrete repairs and exterior structure repairs/replacements
Install required signage, grab bars, paper/tissue dispensers in required locations; adjust and maintain ADA door closures; build or repair ramps or thresholds to allow handicapped access

Department Requests

Installation and mounting of artwork, hardware, lab equipment and personal items
Modification of space to suit occupant needs and comply with guidelines
Repair/upkeep of athletic equipment, signage, and classroom systems to include projectors, screens, and smart boards
Repair/modify modular office systems and fixtures
Install televisions, monitors, projectors and other classroom technology
Transfer furniture, equipment, and items requested by departments
Deliver and setup items tables/chairs/stages for events on campus
Pickup and deliver liquid nitrogen dewars for filling
Place and remove traps for pests
Miscellaneous Repair Requests
Repair overhead doors.
Repair bi-fold and sliding hangar doors
Respond to elevator and hydraulic lift malfunctions and emergencies
Escort contractors for specialized repairs and inspect work
Repair and maintenance of modular partition walls
Upkeep of greenhouse structures
Inspect and repair dock lifts and levelers

Required Competencies

Interact, communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers
Work independently and as a team and complete necessary training for this job classification
Comprehend and follow directions as well as use sound decision-making skills
Understand, speak, read and write English well enough to perform the functions of the position; including reading and communicating in regards to work orders, safety instructions
Withstand long periods of lifting, pulling, tugging, climbing, kneeling, working with hands overhead, without restrictions
Work in buildings containing asbestos materials.
Prioritize jobs, when issued.
Use/operation of power saws, hand tools, drills and plumbing snakes

Minimum Requirements

Two years general facility maintenance and carpentry experience, as well as use of associated tools of this trade, in a commercial setting
Basic computer experience; Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
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.