Laborer I

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a temporary Laborer to join a dynamic custodial team. You will work in a variety of routine manual labor areas at the Breslin Center and other campus buildings, ensuring clean, safe facilities. The role requires in-person attendance and a varied schedule including days, late nights, and weekends for university events.

Pay rate is $19.95 - $21.00 with probationary period requirements. Employment ends by May.

Qualifications

• Desire to communicate effectively across stakeholder groups.
• Thrives in a team-oriented environment and collaborative settings.
• Able to identify challenges and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Cleaning including restrooms, arena seating, sweeping/dusting and mopping floors; refurbishing, repairing, and occasional painting of equipment; receiving and storing supplies.
• 25% - Collecting recyclables and trash; outdoor debris removal; assist with landscaping as needed.
• 15% - Event set-up and tear down.
• 10% - Snow removal.
• 10% - Email correspondence, training, meetings and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Creative innovator

Job description

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.

To work as a laborer in a wide variety of routine manual labor areas.

Unit 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 is a temporary position. Employment is only guaranteed through the end of May.

Pay rate: $19.95 - $21.00 upon meeting probationary period requirements. This position is not eligible for remote work. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position will work a varied schedule including days, late nights and weekends as necessary to support university events. Employee will typically be scheduled two weeks in advance to provide custodial support to university events and support other campus departments during slow times for events.

Job Responsibilities Are As Follows

• 40% - Cleaning (restrooms, arena seating areas, sweeping/dusting, mopping floors). Refurbishing, repairing, and occasional painting of equipment; receive and store supplies.
• 25% - Collecting recyclables/trash, and outdoor debris (assist with landscaping outdoor labor).
• 15% - Event set-up and tear down.
• 10% - Snow removal.
• 10% - Correspondence through email, training, meetings, and professional development.

Staff will have a specific event building as primary assignment but may be assigned throughout the university to satisfy demands for labor. This position is located in the Breslin Center and various other campus buildings.

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

Desired Qualifications

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

Varied schedule including days, late nights and weekends as necessary to support university events. Employee will typically be scheduled two weeks in advance.

Summary of Health Risks

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

Summary of Physical Demands

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