Set Up Worker I

Position Summary

Starting pay is $22.86 per hour. 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 to work a remote schedule. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform the delivery, movement, installation, assembly, disassembly, and reassembly of commercial office furniture, classroom furniture, tables, chairs, shelving, signs, staging, displays, bleachers, artwork, water softener salt, and various other materials and equipment.
• Operate moving carts and other logistical equipment and use common hand tools to facilitate operational, relocation, and event-support activities.
• Lead and oversee employees engaged in set-up operations, including providing instruction on work methods and techniques.
• Support clients during events and serve as a point of contact for campus customers regarding job details and service requests.
• Handle University property with extreme care and attention to detail.
• Respond to customer comments and concerns and notify supervisory staff of complaints and/or unmet service needs.
• Transport furniture, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment by loading, securing, and operating University vehicles.
• Operate and conduct basic maintenance of University vehicles and forklifts to support campus operations.
• Maintain building entrances and walkways by performing snow removal and related duties, including sanding, salting, and sweeping, to ensure safe access.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary;
• Working knowledge and skill in the operation of forklifts, dollies, and other material handling equipment is necessary;
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret furniture blueprints, instructions and manuals;
• Working knowledge and ability of using common hand tools associated with furniture installation;
• Possession or attainment of an MSU Forklift Operator's permit prior to completion of applicable probation or trial period;
• One-year satisfactory work experience as a Laborer III or an equivalent combination of training and experience in set up work is necessary;
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator license(s) is necessary; must drive a University vehicle and meet MSU standards for safe driving;
• Steady lifting of over 75 pounds is required;
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.

Desired Qualifications

• Two years year experience in furniture assembly or moving company.
• Two years experience in loading, unloading, and transporting materials, tools, equipment and furniture.

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.

Application Materials

• A cover letter must be included
• A resume must be included

Work Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm or second shift 4:30pm to 1:00am and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work.

Building Location

STORAGE BLDG

Website

www.ipf.msu.edu

Summary of Physical Demands

Physically intensive job - Lifting up to 75 pounds; carrying up to 100 pounds; pushing/pulling up to 2200 pounds, climbing stairs while carrying materials

Summary of Health Risks

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 09/01/2026 at 11:55 PM