Laborer I

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: $19.95 - $21.00 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.

This position will work Monday - Friday: 12:00PM - 8:30PM. 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 cleaning of satellite buildings: CATA stations, Welcome Center, Observatory, Pavilion.
 
25%: Refurbish, repair, and occasional painting of equipment, and install dispensers throughout the campus. 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.

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

A creative innovator dedicated to continuous learning, with a proven ability to communicate effectively across stakeholder groups. Brings strong technical expertise and thrives in team-oriented environments. A collaborative problem solver who identifies challenges and implements solutions that support and advance University priorities.

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.

Monday - Friday: 12:00PM - 8:30PM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

STORAGE BLDG

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

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

Advertised: May 6, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 12, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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