Custodian I

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated custodial staff to maintain cleanliness and safety in its facilities. This role involves using top cleaning methods and equipment in a collaborative environment. You will engage in various cleaning tasks, from sweeping and mopping to disinfecting restrooms, all while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. The position requires regular attendance and may involve after-hours work. Join a team committed to fostering an inclusive culture and making a difference in the community!

Benefits

Free comprehensive health care

10% retirement contribution

Generous sick and vacation time

Holiday time off

Qualifications

• One year of experience with commercial or institutional cleaning methods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties like sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and maintain assigned equipment.

Skills

Commercial cleaning methods

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Snow blower

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.

This position is located in the Plant and Soil Sciences building, working Monday - Friday: 2:00PM - 10:30PM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Pay rate: $18.79 - $19.78 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 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. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

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 and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

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: 2:00PM - 10:30PM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Building Location

PLANT AND SOIL SCI

Summary of Physical Demands

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

Summary of Health Risks

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

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 05/13/2025 at 11:55 PM