On-Call Service/Maintenance

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s IPF Custodial team seeks an on-call helper to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks across facilities. The role requires reliability, attention to safety, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 5am to 9am, totaling about 20 hours per week at $15.00–$16.00 per hour. The position emphasizes teamwork, inclusivity, and commitment to MSU’s facilities and community.

Qualifications

• A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance activities to support MSU facilities.
• Read and follow verbal or written instructions; read warning signs.
• Assist with snow removal and routine custodial tasks.
• Maintain product inventory and equipment; interact with student employees.
• Coordinate with the Department of Public Safety and MSU community.

Skills

Communication with diverse population

Problem solving

Collaborative teamwork

Understanding job operations

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

"On-Call" isn't the best term for this role. This position will work Monday through Friday, 5am - 9am. That's guaranteed 20 hours weekly at $15.00-$16.00 per hour.

Join the dynamic IPF Custodial team to perform cleaning and maintenance activities that support MSU’s mission of advancing knowledge & transforming lives! This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, using superior cleaning methods, equipment, and standards. Be a part of a growth-oriented and diverse group of professionals that support one another in keeping MSU facilities clean, safe, and beautiful!

This position will perform cleaning and maintenance activities; understands and gives verbal or written instructions; reads chemical, biological, or radioactive warning signs; removes snow with shovel or snow blower; retains training information required for custodial methods, equipment, and products; works with student employees and communicates and interacts with the University community; serves as a liaison with the Department of Public Safety; maintains product inventory; makes independent decisions to accomplish acceptable cleaning standards using appropriate methods, products, and equipment.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

Desired Qualifications

A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

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.