Moves & Maintenance Specialist at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $37,000+ annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)


• 40 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Responsible for performing non-warehouse deliveries, department moves and transfers, assisting event set-ups/teardowns, and other general building maintenance tasks as assigned in the Maintenance Shop. In addition, they may assist in perform snow and ice removal/mitigation during a snow event.


All Facilities Management positions are subject to overtime and callbacks twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week as needed/directed by supervisors/directors.

• Moves, Deliveries, and Event Setup/Teardown


• Perform inter/intra-campus moves and transfers


• Remove/deliver items such as band and sporting equipment, in addition to supplies and machinery to support departmental events and operations


• Coordinate with department and Facilities Management trades as required to facilitate a smooth move


• Deliver, set up and take down items such as portable stages, barricades, and tables/chairs for department events


• Other duties, as assigned


• General Building Maintenance


• General Carpentry - Repair/replace cove base, screens, ceiling tile, door hardware, bathroom/classroom accessories


• Repair/replace/assemble/disassemble modular office systems and fixtures


• Electrical - Replace switch and outlet covers


• Plumbing - Unplug sinks/showers, toilets, urinals and drinking fountains


• Building exterior - Miscellaneous concrete repairs and exterior structure repairs/replacements


• Install required signage, grab bars, paper/tissue dispensers in required locations


• Installation/mounting of artwork, televisions, projectors, screens, shelving, hardware, and personal items


• Report safety concerns and security issues to supervisor


• Snow Removal


• Utilize proper equipment and materials to remove snow/ice from campus streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other hardscapes using established standard operating procedures and in time/manner as directed by Facilities Management and Landscape/Grounds Coordinator or designee.


• Haul snow from piling areas when required

• * Excellent analytical and coordination/organization skills
  * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  * 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
  * Withstand long periods of lifting, pulling, tugging, climbing, kneeling, working with hands overhead, without restrictions
  * Work in buildings containing asbestos materials

• One (1) year general maintenance and/or carpentry experience in a commercial setting


• General computer skills/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.

• Familiarity with UND campus and buildings


• Experience with Asset Works, facilities management software


• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook


• One (1) year experience in operating large equipment such as tractors, Bobcats, and pay loaders.


• Experience moving and/or delivering office or household equipment/furniture