What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Grand Forks County?
SUMMARY: Grand Forks County is accepting applications for a Custodian. Under general supervision, to perform cleaning and general custodial tasks in care of the County Office Building, County Courthouse, Juvenile Detention Facility, County Correctional Facility, Sheriff's Office, and some semi-skilled work in maintenance of County facilities to include minor repairs. Complete Job Description and Requirements
STATUS AND HOURS: Full-time (based on a 40 hours per week), benefit eligible. 2:00pm to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday. There might be a variation to work hours and days to support the department and County needs.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: High school graduation or equivalency. Six (6) months of previous work experience in building and/or grounds maintenance.
HOW TO APPLY: A Grand Forks County application must be completed and submitted with a resume and cover letter to receive full consideration. DD214 is required to be submitted with the application to gain veteran preference. Applications may be obtained and/or returned in person or via mail at: 151 South 4th Street, 5th Floor (northside), Grand Forks, ND 58201 or by email to human.resources@gfcounty.org. Interviewing process starts after the close date of October 28, 2025.
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COUNTY EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND PERKS: While employed at Grand Forks County you will receive a generous number of paid holidays, paid time off, benefits, and retirement. Did you know that Grand Forks County participates in NDPERS Retirement - 16.26% and employees only contribute 2% and the County contributes the rest. For employees hired on or after January 1,2025, you will be enrolled in the Defined Compensation 2025 plan (DC25) at the rate of 9.26% of your gross salary paid by the County with an option for an additional 3% employee contribution and County match.
To learn about the benefits offered, please review the 2025 Benefits Summary.
SELECTION PROCESS: Prospective employees will undergo a thorough background investigation and may include a drug/ alcohol screening. Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on required application materials submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration.
Reasonable Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office in writing, at the time of application.
The County of Grand Forks is an at-will employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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