Summer Custodial Assistant 2026

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay College seeks a Summer Custodial Assistant for the Escanaba campus. You will support upkeep, sanitization, and grounds while scheduled as a student employee. Start dates and work schedules are set during interviews.

Candidates must be enrolled for Summer 2026 (and/or Fall 2026), able to work independently, operate power equipment safely, and hold a Bay College student ID. This is a student position with up to 29 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Bay College student pursuing a degree or certificate.
• Must be enrolled in at least the Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 semester at the time of hire.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to safely operate power equipment.
• Must have a valid Bay College student ID.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain dormitory living spaces and common areas.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, showers, and kitchen appliances, including ovens.
• Assist in maintaining the exterior appearance of dorm buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with painting projects as needed.
• Perform general custodial duties to support a clean and safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Enrollment in Summer 2026

Enrollment in Fall 2026

Work independently

Operate power equipment

Bay College student ID

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Summer Custodial Assistant 2026

Pay Grade Level

FLSA

Benefits

Department: Facilities Support Services

Campus Location: Escanaba

Pay Rate: $13.73 per hour

Min Salary

Max Salary

FTE: .50

Position Type: Student

Months Per Year: 3.5

Work Hours: May work up to 29 hours per week

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Manager of Facilities and Support Services

Job Summary/Basic Function: Bay College, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking applicants for the Summer Custodial Assistant position. Student employees will support the upkeep, maintenance, and sanitization of campus buildings and grounds. Start dates and work schedules will be determined during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled Bay College student pursuing a degree or certificate.
• Must be enrolled in at least the Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 semester at the time of hire.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to safely operate power equipment.
• Must have a valid Bay College student ID.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Duties

• Clean and maintain dormitory living spaces and common areas.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, showers, and kitchen appliances, including ovens.
• Assist in maintaining the exterior appearance of dorm buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with painting projects as needed.
• Perform general custodial duties to support a clean and safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources

Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Fax [phone]