Custodian I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement contribution

Paid time off

Holiday time

Sick leave

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a Custodian to join the Wharton Center team, ensuring facilities remain clean, safe and welcoming. You will use standard cleaning methods, equipment, and follow safety guidelines to meet MSU’s standards.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM, in-person at WHARTON CTR. Benefits include comprehensive health care, retirement contributions, and generous leave; some after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 40% - Sweep, dust, mop, vacuum floors and maintain equipment.
• 20% - Clean and disinfect restrooms.
• 20% - Dust and wash windows and surfaces; manage recycling.
• 10% - Email correspondence, training and meetings.
• This position will engage in high performing practices and teamwork.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Verbal communication

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: $19.15 - $20.16 upon meeting probationary period requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; This position is not eligible for remote work. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position will work in the Wharton Center, working Monday - Friday: 6:00PM - 2:30AM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

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

Monday - Friday: 6:00PM - 2:30AM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Building Location

WHARTON CTR

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 September 8, 2026, 11:55 PM