Position Summary
Pay Rate: $20.90 - $22.00 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 be on our carpet cleaning crew, working Monday - Friday: 4:30PM - 1:00AM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.
Join the dynamic IPF Custodial team, to perform cleaning and maintenance activities that support MSU’s mission of advancing knowledge & transforming lives! This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, using superior cleaning methods, equipment, and standards. Be a part of a growth-oriented and diverse group of professionals that support one another in keeping MSU facilities clean, safe, and beautiful!
This position is responsible for performing cleaning, maintenance, and security duties, including carpet cleaning. Key responsibilities include implementing energy conservation methods, ensuring security by locking and unlocking buildings, and reporting electrical, plumbing, or mechanical failures as needed. The role requires adherence to safety regulations in an assigned area and involves physical activities such as lifting (25 to 50 lbs.), occasional heavy lifting (50 to 75 lbs.), climbing ladders and stairs, overhead reaching, and operating heavy cleaning equipment (e.g., automatic scrub machine, buffer, extractor). Additionally, frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, stooping, as well as extensive walking and standing, are expected. Candidates must be able to understand verbal and written instructions, read chemical, biological, or radioactive warning signs, and wear a respirator when necessary. Responsibilities also include snow removal using a shovel or snow blower, retaining training information related to custodial methods, equipment, and products, and working alongside student employees while effectively engaging with the University community. The position serves as a liaison with the Department of Public Safety, manages product inventory, and makes independent decisions to ensure cleaning standards are met using appropriate methods, products, and equipment. Work environments vary, requiring both indoor and outdoor tasks, occasionally in harsh weather conditions. Duties may involve working alone in vacated buildings and submitting verbal or written reports as directed.
The breakdown of duties are as follows:
40%: Operate and utilize various carpet cleaning system(s) such as automatic scrub machine, buffer, extractor, etc.
20%: Assess carpet condition; pre-treat; set-up and tear down truck mounted system and other equipment to clean carpets; secure areas during and after cleaning; contact Access Control on security of rooms.
20%: Perform routine maintenance and sanitization of equipment.
10%: Assess upcoming jobs and maintain communication on progress/schedule to customers and supervisors.
10%: Correspondence through email, training, meetings and professional development.
This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.
Minimum Requirements
- High school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
- Two years’ experience as a full time regular Custodian I with possession of MSU Custodial cleaning competencies certification and one year of satisfactory work experience in a commercial or institutional cleaning operation with possession of MSU custodial cleaning competencies certification prior to completion of applicable probation or trial period.
- Working knowledge of mechanical power cleaning and scrubbing equipment.
- Working knowledge of professional cleaning methods and materials.
- Steady lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and frequent lifting of over 75 pounds.
- Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license will be required for this position. Must drive University vehicle to perform the duties of this classification and meet the Universities rigorous safe driving standards.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in carpet cleaning and drying process; experience with truck mounted carpet cleaning systems; experience with basic equipment repair.
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.
Required Application Materials
Please attach resume and cover letter.
Special Instructions
Please attach resume and cover letter.
Work Hours
Monday - Friday: 4:30PM - 1:00AM. May be required to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays.
Building Location
INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN & FACIL
Summary of Physical Demands
- Lifting trash from brute barrels to dumpster.
- Emptying recycling containers into curb carts.
- Putting away stock.
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
Bidding Eligibility ends June 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
