Custodian I

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a part-time Custodial team member to support campus facilities. You will perform cleaning and maintenance in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, following established methods and safety standards.

The role requires reading and following written or verbal instructions, safe operation of cleaning equipment, and flexible weekend scheduling. This position emphasizes collaborative problem solving and adherence to MSU’s standards.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with commercial or institutional cleaning methods, techniques and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming of floors using appropriate equipment.
• Disinfect restrooms including showers, toilets, urinals, sinks, and mirrors.
• Dust and wash windows, blinds, furniture, and empty waste/recycling containers.
• Spot wash to remove splash marks and fingerprints; clean sinks and fountains.
• Correspond via email and participate in trainings and professional development.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

Join the dynamic Custodial team and help support MSU's mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives! You'll use top cleaning methods, equipment, and standards in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, ensuring MSU's facilities remain clean, safe, and beautiful.

Pay rate

Pay rate: $19.15 - $20.16 upon meeting probationary period requirements.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position working Saturday and Sunday: 10:00AM - 8:30PM, and will work in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position will perform cleaning and maintenance activities; understand and give verbal or written instructions; read chemical, biological or radioactive warning signs; remove snow with shovel or snow blower; retain training information required for custodial methods, equipment, and products; make independent decisions to accomplish acceptable cleaning standards using appropriate methods, products, and equipment.

Job Responsibilities Are As Follows

• 40% - Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, and vacuuming of hard surface and carpeted floors utilizing appropriate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, brooms. Clean and maintain assigned equipment.
• 20% - Clean and disinfect restrooms including showers, toilets, urinals, sinks, towel dispensers and mirrors.
• 20% - Dust and wash windows, mirrors, interior glass window casing and tracks, venetian blinds and ledges. Dust furniture equipment, and furnishings moving same as necessary. Empty waste containers. Collect and sort recycling materials within building.
• 10% - Spot wash to remove such items as splash marks around sinks and fingerprints from light switches. Clean and polish sinks, shower heads and fountains.
• 10% - Correspondence through email, training, meetings and professional development.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Minimum Requirements

• One-year experience with commercial or institutional cleaning methods, techniques and equipment.
• Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds is required, occasional lifting of 50 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in maintaining wood floors.

A creative innovator dedicated to continuous learning, with a proven ability to communicate effectively across stakeholder groups. Brings strong technical expertise and thrives in team-oriented environments. A collaborative problem solver who identifies challenges and implements solutions that support and advance University priorities.

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.

Work Hours

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00AM - 8:30PM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Building Location

810 BIRCH RD

Summary of Physical Demands

• Lifting trash from brute barrels to dumpster.
• Emptying recycling containers into curb carts.
• Putting away stock.

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.

Bidding Eligibility ends August 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM