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Greenhouse Custodian

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
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Position Description & Details:

Reporting to the greenhouse manager, this position is responsible for the routine cleaning and upkeep of the Agricultural Experiment Station Greenhouse Complex. Perform custodial duties such as collecting waste and recycling, cleaning, renovating, and renewing floor surface finishes; cleaning windows, walls, carpets, woodwork, offices, labs, meeting rooms, and rest rooms; cleaning and dusting furnishings; cleaning and sanitizing greenhouse rooms; cleaning pesticide application equipment. Additional duties include snow removal, lawn care, sterilizing soil and plant materials, and laundering research garments.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform routine cleaning and upkeep of the AES Greenhouse Complex.
  • Perform duties related to general facility maintenance.
  • Specialized cleaning for biosecurity level 2 research areas.
  • Assist with general greenhouse operations.
  • Pest scouting and beneficial nematode applications

Work Schedule:

7:30am - 4:00pm

Advertised Salary:

$29,000-$35,000

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma/GED
  • 1 year custodial experience
  • Knowledge of and experience with materials, equipment, and methods used in cleaning and upkeep of buildings
  • Ability to obtain a ND pesticide applicator's license with a greenhouse endorsement
  • Basic Computer skills
  • Ability to follow communicated instructions and work independently after instructions
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Valid Drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous custodial experience in a university or school

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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