On-Call Service/Maintenance

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 6 month assignment, working December 2025 - May 2026.

Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This is a pool posting for 5 open positions.

These positions will work a varied schedule including days, late nights and weekends as necessary to support university events. Hours can vary from 32-40 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.

25% - Collecting recyclables/trash, and outdoor debris (assist with landscaping outdoor labor).

15% - Event set-up and tear down.

10% - Snow removal.

10% - Correspondence through email, training, meetings, and professional development.

Staff will have a specific event building as primary assignment but may be assigned throughout the university to satisfy demands for labor. This position is located in the Breslin Center and various other campus buildings.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship 

Desired Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license.
• Frequent lifting of over 75 pounds is required.
• Must drive University vehicle to perform job duties of this classification. 

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.