What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer I position at Michigan State University College of Engineering?
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 is a pool posting for 2 open positions. Both positions will work Monday - Friday: 12:00PM - 8:30PM. May be required to work afterhours, weekends, and holidays. These positions are not eligible for remote work. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.
These positions are responsible for managing supply orders, inventory, and deliveries across campus, as well as performing equipment maintenance, cleaning, and laundry duties. Additionally, the roles include 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.
These positions will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.
Minimum Requirements
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: 12:00PM - 8:30PM. May be required to work afterhours, weekends, and holidays.
Building Location
STORAGE BLDG
Summary of Physical Demands
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
Bidding eligibility ends August 5, 2025, 11:55 PM
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 is a pool posting for 2 open positions. Both positions will work Monday - Friday: 12:00PM - 8:30PM. May be required to work afterhours, weekends, and holidays. These positions are not eligible for remote work. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.
These positions are responsible for managing supply orders, inventory, and deliveries across campus, as well as performing equipment maintenance, cleaning, and laundry duties. Additionally, the roles include 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.
These positions will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.
Minimum Requirements
- 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 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: 12:00PM - 8:30PM. May be required to work afterhours, weekends, and holidays.
Building Location
STORAGE BLDG
Summary of Physical Demands
- Lifting trash from brute barrels to dumpster.
- Emptying recycling containers into curb carts.
- Putting away stock.
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
Bidding eligibility ends August 5, 2025, 11:55 PM
Salary : $20 - $21
