Custodian 1 or 2

Louisiana State University

12h • $11 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Serves on a custodial crew for LSU Residential Life, maintaining residence halls and apartments encompassing more than 1,900,000 square feet and housing over 6,000 students. The role involves frequent public contact and interaction with students and staff, including support for continuing education programs, seminars, institutes, workshops, and conferences. The position is based at Louise Garig Hall and is considered essential; the employee may be required to report to or remain on campus during an emergency or closure. A pre-employment physical examination is required.

Requirements

• Custodian 1: No experience or training required.
• Custodian 2: Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.
• Must be able to walk around a 10,000-square-foot building multiple times daily, ascend and descend the stairs of a five-story building multiple times daily, and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and crouch; move furniture weighing 20 to 40 pounds or more; and transport cleaning carts and equipment around the building.
• A satisfactory pre-employment background check is required.
• Must have valid U.S. work authorization at hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Clean residence hall lobbies, bathrooms, hallways, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing; mix or blend routine cleaning solutions to the proper concentration and work in areas requiring specialized knowledge or skill.
• Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste to the appropriate outdoor containers; determine whether materials are suitable for recycling, clean and deodorize waste containers, and remove and dispose of biohazardous waste when assigned.
• Clean, strip, wax, and polish floors using industrial mops and commercial floor machines, applying floor-care products according to label directions.
• Operate wet/dry vacuums, carpet extraction equipment, flood pumps, and other commercial equipment to clean carpets or respond to water leaks and floods.
• Wash building exteriors, windows, walls, fixtures, steps, and sidewalks using appropriate washing equipment and cleaning materials.
• Unlock and lock campus buildings using assigned keys and maintain the security of issued keys.
• Move and set up tables, chairs, partitions, sign stanchions, and other equipment for special events; move or rearrange office furniture and fixtures as required.
• Maintain and clean equipment, use safety equipment or clothing as instructed, report safety hazards and maintenance needs, and record building maintenance problems.
• Perform other custodial duties needed to maintain clean and sanitary buildings and grounds.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed