On-Call Service/Maintenance

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an on-call Custodian to provide essential cleaning, maintenance and general labor support across campus facilities. Regular in-person attendance is required, with hours varying 20–32 per week to align with university events and operational needs.

The role spans cleaning, light refurbishment, and event-based staffing in a dynamic academic environment, with opportunities to contribute to a clean, safe, and welcoming campus.

Qualifications

• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.
• On-call schedule with varied hours, including events.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties including restrooms, arena seating areas, sweeping, dusting and mopping floors.
• Refurbishing, repairing, and occasional painting of equipment; receive and store supplies.
• Staff may be assigned to different campus buildings to meet labor demands for events.
• Engage in high-performing, leading-edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Skills

Heavy lifting

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

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