Labor Aide/Off-Campus

This is a temporary or on-call position. Provides food service, custodial, general labor or maintenance support for departments located off-campus (outside of the Greater Lansing area) Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Labor Aide will assist MSU foresters to:

• Identify and mark property boundaries
• Cruise timber in designated stands and compile data for future timber sales
• Clear trails of downfalls using various implements (bulldozer, tractor/Brush hog, skid loader, Gator, chainsaws)
• Perform general upkeep and simple maintenance of Escanaba infrastructure
• Care for Christmas tree plantations
• Establish maple syrup demonstration sugarbush infrastructure (layout and install mainlines, lateral lines with drops, install sap tanks, etc.)
• Data entry from timber cruising and regeneration plot data
• Collect tree samples, prepare samples for analysis, prepare samples for shipment to partners, enter research data
• Lab work including collecting plant samples, scanning leaves, preparation for shipment
• Operate bandsaw mill
• The position will be primarily field and/or lab based, including hot and humid weather. Field conditions in wet weather may include carrying equipment and exposure to inclement weather, uneven terrain, insects and allergens. 

• Self-motivated, organized, work effectively with little supervision
• Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Heavy equipment operation experience a plus but not required (willingness to learn)

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.

1) a 1-page cover letter detailing interest and qualifications for the position, 2) resume/CV, and 3) three professional references with contact information.

ON-CALL

Advertised: Oct 26, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 27, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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