Custodian I

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free comprehensive health care for you

10% retirement contribution

Generous sick, vacation, personal and

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Custodial team member to support campus facilities with cleaning using approved methods and equipment. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business needs and maintain clean, safe, and attractive buildings.

The role includes duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restroom care, dusting, and waste/recycling handling, with a focus on using proper products and safety practices. Training and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• One-year experience with commercial or institutional cleaning methods, techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Sweep, dust, mop, and vacuum hard surface and carpeted floors; maintain assigned equipment.
• 20% - Clean and disinfect restrooms including showers, toilets, urinals, sinks, towels and mirrors.
• 20% - Dust and wash windows, mirrors, and ledges; empty waste containers; sort recycling.
• 10% - Spot wash to remove splashes and fingerprints; polish sinks and fixtures.
• 10% - Email correspondence, training, meetings and professional development.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mops

Brooms

Polishers

Job description

Position Summary

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

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

This position will work at t he CATA and Planetarium buildings, working Monday - Friday: 1:00PM - 9: 30PM. 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 a s necessary. Empty waste containers. Collect and sort recycling materials within building.
• 10% - Spot wash to remove such items as splash m arks around sinks and fingerprints from light switches. Clean and polis h 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: 1:00PM - 9:30PM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Building Location

BIOMED PHYS SCI

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 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM