Laborer I

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.

Pay rate: $19.58 - $20.61 upon meeting probationary period requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; This position is not eligible for remote work. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 2:30PM - 11:00PM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

This position is responsible for managing supply orders, inventory, and deliveries across campus, as well as performing equipment maintenance, cleaning, and laundry duties. Additionally, the role includes assisting with pest control and animal management and handling various other campus facility tasks.
 
Job responsibilities are as follows:  
30%: Order supplies and pick up and deliver supplies to appropriate buildings on campus. Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records of all available stock.
 
25%: Perform laundry duties that consist of washing, drying, bagging, pick up, and delivery of custodial laundry.
 
25%: Refurbish, repair, and occasional painting of equipment, and install dispensers throughout the campus. Perform cleaning of satellite buildings: CATA stations, Welcome Center, Observatory, Pavilion. Assist in operation of carpet truck.
 
10%: Assist with non-licensed pest control duties including setting/removing mouse traps. Trap and euthanize nuisance animals. Unlock/lock doors throughout campus when needed 
 
10%: Correspondence through email, training, meetings, and professional development.
 
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.

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license.
• Possession or attainment of MSU Forklift operator's permit prior to completion or applicable probation or trial period.
• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required. 
• Must drive University vehicle to perform job duties of this classification.

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.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday: 2:30PM - 11:00PM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Building Location

INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN & FACIL

Summary of Physical Demands

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

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.

Bidding Eligibility ends May 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM