Building Sanitation Worker

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking a Building Service Worker to maintain cleanliness in residences and related facilities. You will sweep, mop, restrooms, stock supplies, and assist with setup for events and conferences. The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift 26–75 pounds, and good relations with students and staff.

On-site shifts Monday–Friday; some weekends as needed. All RHS positions are critical and may involve reporting issues and minor maintenance tasks

Qualifications

• One year of satisfactory work experience as a Building Service Worker or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 26 to 75 pounds as needed.
• Good physical condition and ability to relate to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, polish, and wet mop dining rooms, halls, offices, and related areas.
• Clean restrooms and shower rooms and replenish supplies as needed.
• Scrub and refinish floors periodically using sealers and finishers.
• Operate cleaning equipment including floor machines and vacuums.
• Move furniture for events and set up chairs, tables, and PA equipment.
• Report any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical issues observed.

Skills

Lifting 26-75 lbs

Good physical condition

Student interaction

Job description

Position Summary

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

Ensures the cleanliness of an assigned area in halls and other related areas of Residential and Hospitality Services: ensures the care of assigned cleaning equipment and the and economical use of all custodial supplies.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES - RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, polishes. and wet mops dining rooms. halls. offices. apartments. lobbies, study lounges. Classrooms, auditoriums, dressing rooms, treatment rooms, laundry rooms, shower rooms, locker rooms, stairways, outside entrances. and all such areas.
• Cleans restrooms and shower room, toilets. lavatories, urinals, shower stalls, floors, towel dispensers, chrome, walls, ceiling, partitions, mirrors. and all other areas in the room.
• Re-supplies toilet tissue. towels. soap and similar items in shower rooms. locker rooms. restrooms and bathrooms.
• Periodically scrubs and refinishes floors with sealers and finishers.
• Uses electronic floor machines, battery or electric automatic scrubbers. vacuums. cleaning machines. and window and wall machines.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, doors, and other related surfaces.
• Moves furniture and equipment, cleans, dusts and polishes furniture and equipment.
• Sets up and removes chairs, tables, easels and P.A. equipment for conferences, banquets, classes, meetings and workshops.
• Replaces light bulbs and reports any observed electric, plumbing or mechanical failures.
• Removes, cleans and replaces soiled drapes and shower curtains.
• Cleans drinking fountains; cleans aluminum, brass, chrome or enamel; cleans surfaces on trim, stair railing, etc.
• Cleans and clears trash from building entrances, sweeps or shovels snow from building entrances. and empties ash urns at building entrances.
• Turns in lost and found articles to supervisor.
• Requests supplies to perform job.

Perform related duties as assigned but not necessarily Limited to, the following:

• May collect. sort and transport soiled and clean linen.
• May orient new Building Sanitation Workers and student employees to the assigned facilities.
• Properly cleans and stoles above equipment and other general maintenance equipment after use.
• Keeps workers' storage and areas clean at all times.
• Locks and unlocks outside doors of buildings.
• Assist students with minor building-related and maintenance problems.
• May make minor repairs and do incidental painting.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

• One year of satisfactory work experience as a Building Service Worker or an equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary.
• Lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is necessary.
• Ability to relate to, and work with college students and college personnel.
• Good physical condition.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Monday-Friday- 1p-9p, Saturday-Sunday-Off

Building Location

550 S HARRISON

Summary of Physical Demands

• Lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is necessary.

Bidding eligibility ends November 17, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.