Physical Plant Support (5014)

HES Facilities; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

HES Facilities in Lansing, MI is seeking a custodial worker to provide cleaning and sanitation services across classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas. You will work as part of a team under custodial supervision to maintain a clean, safe educational environment.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to follow work orders and safety protocols. A valid driver's license and background check are required; minimal travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Team-focused approach and ability to work with others.
• Physically demanding environment requiring ability to work efficiently with attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Background check and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, mop, vacuum, and clean restrooms and locker rooms; maintain cleanliness of desks, walls, and entry areas.
• Assist with set up for Day/Event Porter coverage as workload allows.
• Maintain entry areas, hallways, and common areas; manage trash removal and recycling.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Reliable transportation

Background check

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Physical Plant Support (5014)(Custodial)

Lansing, MI, United States of America

$16.00 - $16.00

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands‑on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Sweeping, dusting, dust mopping, damp mopping, vacuuming, removing trash, recycling, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and locker rooms, polishing outside area within 10 feet of entryways, washing windows, removal or snow and ice, cleaning of desks/walls/ furniture/ doors/ entry glass/ interior glass/countertops/chalkboards/ whiteboards/blinds and light fixtures, and any other duties as directed by custodial supervisor or his/her designated representative.

Work along with the LCC Custodians to maintain the building. This includes but is not limited to:

• Recycling
• Assisting with cleaning and/or repairs according to instructions on work orders
• Trash Removal
• Maintaining Entry Areas, Hallways, and Common Areas
• General Cleaning
• Entry Glass
• Floors/Carpet
• Event Set Up
• Arranging Furniture
• Assist with Trash as needed (set out extra cans when requested)
• Assignments directed from HES Supervisor and Leads only when Facilities allows:
• Assist Day/Event Porter(s) as work load allows:
  • Maintain the café area
  • Provide coverage if Day Porter(s) are off duty

Job Requirements

• Team focused approach requiring ability to work with others and take direction
• Physically demanding fast‑paced environment requiring ability to work efficiently with attention to detail
• Reliable transportation
• Background check required
• Valid Drivers License required

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibility

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High school degree preferred, but not required.

Certifications: N/A

Travel

Minimal travel is required.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks with production and service time frames as established by the company.
• Ability to work with various temperatures extreme from hot to cold.

HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information / Benefits

HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer. HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.