Custodian High School Co-op

Keel; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

On-the-Job Training

Certification Sponsorship

Job summary

Keel Midwest is seeking a Facilities Support Co-op for high school students in Michigan. You’ll assist staff with keeping the facility clean and maintained and perform entry-level shop support tasks in an industrial setting while learning basic functions.

This role emphasizes reliability, communication, and adherence to safety protocols. Occasional travel between facilities may be required, with a supportive benefits package and on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Commitment to safety and to safety training is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with upkeep and cleanliness of the facility.
• Perform general labor tasks as assigned.
• Restock cleaning supplies and maintain janitorial closet.
• Dispose of waste and sanitation of facilities and grounds as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school student

Job description

Description: Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You. Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission: As a Facilities Support Co-op for Keel Midwest, you will be responsible for assisting staff with the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility and other miscellaneous general labor tasks. This entry-level role is designed for Michigan high-school students seeking hands-on experience in an industrial environment while learning basic shop support functions.

Requirements

• General labor duties as assigned.
• Cleaning walls, floors, equipment and other areas of the facility.
• Restocking cleaning supplies and maintaining janitorial closet in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Disposing of waste, sanitation of facilities, and other related areas of the facilities and ground duties as assigned.

Mission Readiness

• Must be a current high school student.
• Must obtain and maintain a Michigan work permit issued through the school district.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Commitment to scheduled hours that align with school attendance requirements.
• Participation in facility safety training and adherence to all safety protocols.
• Must comply with Michigan youth employment regulations regarding hours and duties.
• Must be punctual, reliable, and organized with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel between facilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you

• Comprehensive Benefit PackageCompetitive Pay401(k) MatchHSA/FSAPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffInternal Referral Bonus OpportunitiesShift DifferentialsOvertime PotentialPaid on the Job TrainingCertification Sponsorship OpportunitiesCommitted to Individual Career GrowthWe Do Fun Things, Plus More!

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