Laborer I

Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborer I at Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities in East Lansing, MI, is a temporary, in-person role supporting custodial services on campus. The position requires varied shifts including days, late nights and weekends to support university events, with pay rate of $19.95–$21.00 after probation.

You will work as part of a dynamic custodial team, performing cleaning, recycling collection, event setup, snow removal and occasional maintenance tasks.

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.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Cleaning of restrooms, arena seating, sweeping, dusting, and mopping floors.
• 25% - Collect recyclables, trash, and outdoor debris; assist with landscaping.
• 15% - Set up and tear down events.
• 10% - Snow removal.
• 10% - Email correspondence, training, meetings and professional development.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Laborer I

• East Lansing, Michigan, United States
• Ipf Campus Services Custodial Services 40001051
• Full Time/Part Time: Temporary
• Support Staff
• Opening on: Aug 4 2026
• 06
• Pay Commensurate with Experience
• Infrastructure Planning And Facilities
• 1151901

Position Summary

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

• 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.