The City of Mandan, North Dakota is currently accepting applications for the position of: 

Building & Grounds Worker - Grade 9

POSITION DETAILS

Salary starting at $18.68/hour (DOE)

Status: Non-Exempt/Part-Time/Non Benefitted (up to 19 hours per week)

Department:  Morton Mandan Public Library

Closing Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 (at 2:00 p.m. CT)

*Applications without a resume will be disqualified. 

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in the building and grounds maintenance and custodial services for the Morton Mandan Public Library.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Cleans the building and grounds (e.g. reading spaces, staff work areas, meeting rooms, bathrooms, lights, windows, floors, grounds, snow removal, weed control, empties trash and recycling bins, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive environment.

• Assists in conducting maintenance checks on building systems to ensure safety and conditions of systems are performing correctly.

• Identifies and performs necessary repairs to building, grounds, and equipment in conjunction with supervisor and director.

• Prepares the library for daily operations (e.g. clearing debris or snow from walkways, confirming main doors are open, etc.); secures facilities and grounds by checking doors, alarms, lights, etc.

• Prepares rooms for events, meetings, and activities scheduled for the day.

• Installs and moves furniture.

• Waters and cares for plants.

• Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of custodial maintenance principles.

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and related supplies.

• Knowledge of ground and landscape maintenance principles.

• Knowledge of safety practices and guidelines.

• Skill in the operation of custodial maintenance tools and equipment.

• Skill in the operation of ground maintenance equipment.

• Skill in scheduling and handling repairs and finishing work (i.e. painting, installation, etc.).

• Skills in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed indoors and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

NOTES:

• Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD-214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD-214 and a letter less than one year old from the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD-214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indication disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
• Applicants who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Human Resources at 701-667-3217.
• Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.