Maintenance Worker II

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to perform skilled building trades tasks across campus facilities in East Lansing, MI. You will install, repair, and maintain mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical fixtures, doors, floors, and related components.

The role requires two years of proven maintenance experience, a valid Michigan driver's license, and the ability to lift heavy objects. This is a full-time, on-site position with variable work hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of satisfactory experience as a Maintenance Worker I or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of repair methods, equipment, and tools of the various building trades.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license at the time of hire.
• Supply own tools and be able to lift 26–75 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair linoleum and Formica countertops and backs.
• Repair folding and sliding doors.
• Repair, rebuild, and recover sofas.
• Install floor and ceramic tile and base coves.
• Repair plumbing fixtures, valves, and traps.
• Inspect and repair electric fixtures and controls.
• Operate a service vehicle and respond to calls.

Skills

Repair methods

Tools handling

Building trades knowledge

Vehicle operation

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Position Summary

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES – RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install and repair linoleum and Formica counter tops and backs.
• Repair folding and sliding doors.
• Repair, rebuild, and assist in recovering sofas.
• Install floor and ceramic tile and base cove.
• Repair and replace glass block and brick.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, valves, and traps.
• Repair and replace cast iron, copper, steel, and sanitary piping.
• Clean sewer lines, plugged stools, and drains.
• Install new toilet stools, tanks, urinals, sinks, and related accessory fixtures.
• Clean, adjust, and repair automatic controls, pilot lights, hot water heaters, and flex tubes in gas ranges.
• Repair and replace eave troughs, drain spouts, expansion joints, and install sheet metal flushing's.
• Repair and replace defective controls, switches, and other electric fixtures.
• Adjust thermostats.
• Inspect and make minor repairs to refrigerators, including the replacement of controls, panels, and parts.
• Request parts and supplies as needed.
• Assign work to and check work of assigned support employees.

Perform related duties as assigned including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Weld and lead pipe joints.
• Maintain and repair electric vacuum sweepers and related floor cleaning and resurfacing equipment.
• Operate a vehicle for service calls.
• Repair and alter floors, doors, roofs, decks, stairways, rails, and screening.
• Repair wood and aluminum window and door frames.
• Install window glass and plexiglass and repair aluminum storm door closers and chains.
• Replace and install weather stripping on doors and windows.
• Clean, repair, and patch carpets.
• Inspect and make minor repairs to electric ranges, including the replacement of oven controls and coils.
• Varnish and/or paint doors and other parts of building's exterior and interior.
• Install plaster board, dry wall, ceramic, and plastic tile.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to heating equipment.
• Tighten and replace belts in fans and motors.
• Replace light bulbs, fuses, and make minor electric switch repairs or replacements.

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 approved remote 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

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 at the time of hire.
• Supply own tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

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

Sunday-Monday-Off, Tuesday-Friday-8:30-5pm, Saturday 6:30-3pm

Building Location

BRODY HALL

Summary of Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Bidding eligibility ends October 13, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Oct 7, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 13, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time