Laborer I

Laborer I

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Job no: 1151901

Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade: 06

Major Administrative Unit / College: Infrastructure Planning And Facilities

Department: Ipf Campus Services Custodial Services 40001051

Sub Area: 1585- Service Maint.

Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Temporary

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.
To work as a laborer in a wide variety of routine manual labor areas.

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 temporary position. Employment is only guaranteed through the end of May.


Pay rate: $19.95 - $21.00 upon meeting probationary period requirements. This position is not eligible for remote work. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.


This position is a 40 hour a week position and will work a varied schedule including days, late nights and weekends as necessary to support university events. Employee 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

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.

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

Please attach resume.


Special Instructions

Please attach resume.


Work Hours

Varied schedule including days, late nights and weekends as necessary to support university events. Employee will typically be scheduled two weeks in advance.

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.

Advertised: Aug 4, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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