Custodian 2 at Louisiana State University in Alexandria, LA

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title:

Custodian 2

Position Type:

Classified

Department:

LSUA FA - FS - Custodial (Sidney J. Lemoine III (00079538))

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

Job Description:

CUSTODIAN 2

WS203 $22,256 - $40,061

LSU Alexandria is seeking a motivated applicant for the position of Custodian 2.

Please list all relevant work experience in the Work History section of your application and answering all application questions, failing to do so may disqualify your application.

**Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

This is a Civil Service Position. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Pre-employment Criminal Background check is required.

Drug screen and/or physical may be required

Minimum starting rate of pay is $10.70 per hour.

This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 12 months.

Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CUSTODIAN 2:

Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To perform manual tasks in order to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings, facilities, institutions, etc.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from a Custodian Supervisor A. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Custodian 1 by the presence of experienced-level custodial tasks.

Differs from Custodian 3 by the absence of advanced-level custodial tasks.

CORE COMPETENCIES: CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Examples of Work:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Mixes or blends cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.
• Strips, cleans, and polishes floors using industrial-grade machines.
• Follows procedures for disposing of infectious waste.
• Maintains custodial equipment; reports needs for minor building and/or equipment repairs to a higher-level custodian.
• Sets up tables, chairs, and other furniture for special meetings, banquets, or other occasions as assigned.
• Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions.
• Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.
• Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for patients, residents, students, etc.
• May perform grounds work by picking up trash, watering plants, light mowing, weed trimming, etc.

Additional Job Description for Custodian 2:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

GENERAL: Serves on a Custodial Crew providing services to Academic and Administrative buildings with over 2,500 students and 220 faculty and staff. These services are performed in a variety of nontraditional environments including specialized computer systems, laboratories, libraries, special exhibits/collections, studios, shops, and numerous other specialized technical areas. Performs more complex tasks requiring higher skill levels than those performed by a Custodian 1.

High degree of public contact and interaction with Faculty, Staff, and students. Frequent contacts with general public through support provided for continuing education programs, seminars, institutes, workshops, and conferences. Requires a working knowledge of the campus intra structure, programs and services. Requires participation in special maintenance, safety, and other training programs.

Quality of service provided impacts the University's contractual agreement through private grants, Federal Programs, other educational and research institutions and services provided on a for fee basis. Services provided or not provided can have a critical impact on academic activities, improperly applied services can cause failure of programs or systems involving thousands of dollars and extensive man-hours. Position requires the ability to work with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgement based on experience, and a working knowledge of campus facilities and programs.

30% Cleans laboratories, studios, facilities, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing. Works in area requiring a higher degree of knowledge and skill related to that specific area. May be required to work around or handle hazardous materials. May be required to clean laboratory equipment, glassware. May work in offices for University Officials such as the Chancellor. Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for these various tasks.

20% Empties trash and recycling containers, transports waste material to outdoor refuse containers or recycling containers as appropriate. May be responsible for removing and disposing of autoclave bio-hazardous waste. Determines by visual inspection if material is acceptable or unacceptable for recycling, according to written standards. Makes recommendation to supervisor regarding frequency of pickup, acceptability of material, location and size of collection containers. As necessary, cleans, decontaminates and deodorizes waste containers using proper materials according to label directions.

15% Cleans, strips, waxes and polishes floors using industrial size mops, and/or commercial type floor machines. Uses commercial strippers, waxers, floor sealers, cleaners and pads according to label directions for correct dilution and application.

10% Operates wet/dry vacuum, carpet extraction equipment, other commercial equipment as required for cleaning and shampooing carpets or cleaning up after water leaks or floods.

10% Washes building interior windows, walls, fixtures, uses power blower to blow off debris from sidewalks, steps, and entrance ways to building.

5% Unlocks/locks campus buildings utilizing assigned buildings, room and master keys. Has responsibility for security of all keys issued as part of daily assignment.

5% Moves, and sets up tables, chairs, partitions, sign stanchions and other related equipment used for special events such as registration, testing, etc. May move or rearrange office furniture and fixtures.

5% May perform a variety of other tasks including one or more of the following:

Carries note pad and pencil to record maintenance problems found in buildings; reports the maintenance needs of buildings and equipment to supervisors on a daily basis. Records lights and other equipment not turned off as part of the Energy Management Program. Makes special inspections of buildings to conduct energy audits and record violations of the Energy Management Program.

Maintains and cleans equipment used in the performance of assigned duties.

Wears safety equipment or clothing as instructed by Supervisor including but not I limited to goggles, gloves, boots, dust mask, and rain suit. Reports safety hazards to Supervisor.

Performs any other miscellaneous custodial related duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of buildings and grounds.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Any questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at hr@lsua.edu or at 318-473-6401.

Background check is required for hire.

Please list all relevant work experience in the Work History section of your application and answering all application questions, failing to do so may disqualify your application.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

August 26, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 7, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu