Kellogg Maintenance Worker II

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center at Michigan State University is seeking a skilled Maintenance II to join our facilities team. You will perform semi-skilled maintenance across carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, lighting, and general mechanics to keep the facility safe, operational, and visually appealing for guests and staff.

Daily duties include diagnosing issues, performing preventative maintenance, and using maintenance software to monitor equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years of satisfactory experience as a Maintenance Worker I or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of repair methods and tools across building trades.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Repair leaks, replace fixtures, and assist with basic heating system adjustments.
• Replace light fixtures and troubleshoot electrical components safely.
• Perform carpentry and painting for interior and exterior projects.
• Operate hotel maintenance software and monitor systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Carpentry

Painting

Power tools

HVAC knowledge

Tools

Power tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Kellogg Maintenance Worker II

Position Summary

The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center is seeking a skilled and reliableMaintenance II professional to join our facilities team. The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center was built in 1951 and has 35,000 square feet in flexible conference space, 160 guest rooms, a full-service kitchen and an on-site restaurant that is open 6 days a week with buffet service at breakfast and lunch and ala carte menu for dinner.

In this role, you will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work across multiple trades—including carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, lighting, and general mechanics—to ensure our premier hospitality and conference facilities remain safe, operational, and visually appealing for guests and university staff.

• General Mechanical & Systems: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform routine preventative maintenance on facility equipment and building systems.
• Plumbing & Heating: Repair leaks, clear clogs, replace fixtures, and assist with basic heating system adjustments and maintenance.
• Electrical & Lighting: Replace light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, and troubleshoot basic electrical components safely.
• Carpentry & Painting: Perform structural repairs, patch drywall, hang doors, repair furniture, and execute high-quality interior/exterior painting and finishing work.
• Digital Facility Management: Demonstrate advanced computer literacy and the ability to effectively operate, monitor, and interpret data from the hotel maintenance software system.

At MSU, we value growth and collaboration. This full-time position offers competitive pay, room for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life inside and outside of MSU and the Kellogg Center.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) to minimize out-of-pocket medical costs.
• Wellness Support: Life insurance policy coverage and access to an employee assistance program for mental and physical well-being.

Financial & Retirement Security

• Future Planning: Robust retirement plan structure including traditional options and a 401(k) matching program.
• Perks & Savings: Generous employee discounts across campus services and programs.

Work-Life Balance

• Time Away: Generous paid time off (PTO) accruals to rest and recharge.
• Family Support: Paid parental leave to support your family's growth and needs.

Professional Growth

• Continuing Education: Tuition reimbursement programs to help you pursue further academic credentials.

All positions in RHS are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approvedremote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

• Working knowledge of repair methods, equipment, and tools of the various building trades is necessary.
• Two years of satisfactory experience as a Maintenance Worker I or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is necessary.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license(s) is necessary.
• Supply own tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Driver's License: May require a valid operator, chauffeur, or commercial driver's license(s) with applicable endorsements and a medical certificate in order to comply with State of Michigan requirements.
• Core Computer Skills: Requires or will require prior to the completion of the probationary period, a knowledge of basic personal computer terminology and operations, and the ability to use e-mail and the Internet.
• Preferred Experience: Working within a hotel, hospitality setting, or large university campus environment.

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.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Regular Hours: Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday off. Hours during home football game weeks: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., days off vary based on operational needs.

Building Location

KELLOGG CTR

Website

CAREERS.MSU.EDU

Summary of Physical Demands

Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Bidding eligibility ends November 17, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.