On-Call Service/Maintenance

Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) is seeking on-call custodial support to maintain MSU facilities, assisting with cleaning and related tasks in a dynamic university environment.

These positions require flexible hours, including days, nights, and weekends to support university events. Regular in-person attendance is expected, with hours typically ranging from 20–32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Cleaning (restrooms, arena seating areas, sweeping/dusting, mopping floors). Refurbishing, repairing, and occasional painting of equipment; receive and store supplies.
• Staff will be assigned to a specific event building as primary, but may be rotated across the university to meet labor demands.
• Engage in high performing practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

• East Lansing, Michigan, United States

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.