Labor Aide/Off-Campus

(Basic Job Function)

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.

Unit Position Summary

Assisting in feeding and caring for animals and fetching of attention cows.
Assisting in cleaning and maintenance of Automated Milking Systems. Weighing and sampling of crops as well as pasture measurements. Assisting with fence construction and repair and facilities repair as needed. Cleaning of equipment and facilities as needed. This position requires working on some weekends.

Desired Qualifications

Large Animal Experience / Ability to work with various computer programs

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

Resume

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Work Hours

Some weekend hours

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to Large Animals, Possible Exposure to Inclement Weather