Custodian High School Co-op

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

As a Facilities Support Co-op for Keel Midwest, you will be responsible for assisting staff with the upkeep and cleanliness of the facility and other miscellaneous general labor tasks. This entry-level role is designed for Michigan high-school students seeking hands-on experience in an industrial environment while learning basic shop support functions.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• General labor duties as assigned.
• Cleaning walls, floors, equipment and other areas of the facility.
• Restocking cleaning supplies and maintaining janitorial closest in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Disposing of waste, sanitation of facilities, and other related areas of the facilities and ground duties as assigned.

Mission Readiness:

• Must be a current high school student.
• Must obtain and maintain a Michigan work permit issued through the school district.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Commitment to scheduled hours that align with school attendance requirements.
• Participation in facility safety training and adherence to all safety protocols.
• Must comply with Michigan youth employment regulations regarding hours and duties.
• Must be punctual, reliable, and organized with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel between facilities as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.