Custodian 2

Louisiana State University • Alexandria, VA

8d • $22,256 - $40,061 • Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking a Custodian 2 to serve on a custodial crew providing services to academic and administrative buildings. The role maintains cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance in campus facilities, including specialized environments such as laboratories, libraries, studios, shops, and technical areas. The position involves experienced-level custodial work, public interaction with faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and requires the ability to work with minimal supervision using sound judgment and knowledge of campus facilities and programs. The selected applicant must serve a probationary period of at least 12 months. A satisfactory pre-employment background check is required; a drug screen and/or physical may also be required.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.
• Ability to perform experienced-level custodial tasks and work with minimal supervision using sound judgment.
• A working knowledge of campus facilities and programs is required for the role.
• Must complete a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• A drug screen and/or physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean laboratories, studios, facilities, offices, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing.
• Empty trash and recycling containers; transport and dispose of waste, including potentially biohazardous waste, according to applicable procedures.
• Inspect recyclable materials and containers, and make recommendations to the supervisor regarding collection frequency, material acceptability, and container placement or size.
• Clean, decontaminate, and deodorize waste containers using appropriate materials and label directions.
• Clean, strip, wax, seal, and polish floors using industrial or commercial equipment and cleaning products.
• Operate wet/dry vacuums, carpet extraction equipment, and other commercial equipment to clean carpets or address water leaks and floods.
• Wash interior windows, walls, and fixtures, and use a power blower to clear debris from sidewalks, steps, and building entrances.
• Unlock and lock assigned campus buildings using keys, and maintain responsibility for the security of issued keys.
• Move and set up tables, chairs, partitions, sign stanchions, and related equipment for special events; move or rearrange office furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Maintain custodial equipment and report building or equipment maintenance needs and safety hazards to supervisors.
• Record maintenance problems and energy-management concerns, and conduct special building inspections or energy audits when assigned.
• Wear required safety equipment or clothing and participate in special maintenance, safety, and other training programs.
• Perform other custodial duties needed to maintain clean and sanitary buildings and grounds; grounds work may include picking up trash, watering plants, light mowing, and weed trimming.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and dependents
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed