Labor Aide/Off-Campus

Michigan State University • In State, MI • Posted June 06, 2026

About the Role

Position Summary(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
· Identify and mark property boundaries

· Cruise timber in designated stands and compile data for future timber sales

· Mark sale boundaries and estimate volume and stumpage value

· Clear trails of downfalls using various implements (bulldozer, tractor/brushhog, skidloader, Atv/UTVs, chainsaws)

· Perform general upkeep and simple maintenance of Dunbar Forest and Escanaba infrastructure

· Care for newly-planted chestnut orchard and Christmas tree planta...