Utility Technician

University of North Dakota

Operations

Grand Forks, ND, USA

USD 17.85-20 / hour

Posted on May 9, 2026

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Utility Technician

498068

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Dining Residence

Dining/Food Service

Full-time Staff

Closing on: May 25 2026

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Salary/Position Classification

$17.85 - $20.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
40 hours per week
- Typical Shift 6:00am-2:30pm or 7:00am-3:30pm
This position will 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

Performs routine custodial duties

Sweeps mops, and vacuums assigned areas
Cleans storerooms, coolers, and freezers
Remove garbage from the dining centers
Cleans carpets as assigned
Supervise student custodians
Follows approved safety precautions: use correct procedures when lifting, used approved ladders, puts up wet floor signs when mopping floors, wears approved non slip shoes, properly utilizes cleaning chemicals

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

Removes refuse from the building. Recycle appropriate items

Removes all garbage from the bakery, central office, break room and restrooms
Recycles appropriate items according to the University and Dining Services guidelines

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
Relief driver for Central Foods, takes turn in the rotation of Saturday bakery deliveries

Required Competencies

Strong interpersonal land communication skills
Able to work in various temperatures
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated, needs little supervision
Able to work in various temperatures
Ability to stand 3-4 hours at a time
Ability to move up to 50 lbs
Have an optimistic attitude, high degree of integrity, and a strong work

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Dishwashing/Janitorial experience
Knowledge of basic custodial techniques and cleaning chemicals
General knowledge and experience using: vacuum cleaner, dish machine, mop buckets, floor scrubber, carpet machine
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.