On-Call Service/Maintenance

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering is seeking an on-call Custodian to join our facilities team. This role provides essential cleaning and custodial support to help keep MSU’s spaces safe, clean, and welcoming.

Hours vary (20–32 per week) with on-call shifts, including days, late nights, and weekends for university events. Duties include restroom cleaning, trash/refuse handling, restocking, and light repairs. Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Cleaning (restrooms, arena seating areas, sweeping/dusting, mopping floors); receive and store supplies.
• Staff will have a specific event building as primary assignment but may be assigned throughout the university to satisfy demands for labor.
• This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Job description

Position Summary (Basic Job Function)

This is an on-call position. Provides food service, custodial, grounds maintenance, general labor or other main support on an on-call basis.

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 limited assignment, working from hire through May 2027.

Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

These positions will work a varied schedule including days, late nights and weekends as necessary to support university events. Hours can vary from 20-32 hours per week. Employees 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.

Staff will have a specific event building as primary assignment but may be assigned throughout the university to satisfy demands for labor.

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

Desired Qualifications

Frequent lifting of over 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

ON-CALL

Website

https://ipf.msu.edu/service-billing/service-catalog/custodial-services

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.