CUSTODIAN 1 OR 2

LRS Architects, Inc; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated custodians to maintain cleanliness across a large campus. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, from cleaning residence halls to operating commercial cleaning equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and the physical capability to perform demanding tasks. You'll be part of a team that ensures a welcoming environment for thousands of students and staff. With comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace, this position is perfect for those who take pride in their work and enjoy contributing to a vibrant campus community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Options

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Tuition Exemption

Training and Development Opportunities

Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• No experience required for Custodian 1; Custodian 2 needs 6 months experience.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks and handle cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans residence hall areas and maintains sanitary conditions.
• Operates cleaning equipment and handles hazardous materials safely.

Skills

Custodial Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Power Washers

Wet/Dry Vacuum

Commercial Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Serves on a custodian crew providing services for the Department of Residential Life maintaining over 1,900,000 square feet in residence halls and apartments housing over 5,000 students at the state's only comprehensive, Class 1 Research University with over 25,000 students and 4,500 full-time faculty and staff. High degrees of public contact and interaction with staff and students. Frequent contacts with the general public through support provided for continuing education programs, seminars, institutes, workshops, and conferences.

• 30% Cleans residence hall lobbies, bathrooms, hallways, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing. Works in areas requiring a higher degree of knowledge and skill related to that specific area. May be required to work around or handle hazardous materials. Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentration.
• 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 bio-hazardous waste. Determines by visual inspection if material is acceptable for recycling, according to written standards. Cleans, decontaminates, and deodorizes waste containers.
• 10% Cleans, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using industrial size mops and/or commercial type floor machines. Uses commercial stripper, waxes, floor sealers, cleaners, and pads according to label direction for correct dilution and application.
• 10% Operates wet/dry vacuum, carpet extraction equipment, and other commercial equipment as required for cleaning and shampooing carpets or cleaning up after water leaks or floods. Operates a flood pump or other equipment to remove flood waters from buildings.
• 10% Washes building exteriors, windows, walls, fixtures, steps, and sidewalks using power washers, pressure sprayers, commercial window washing equipment, cleaning solutions, or other related equipment and materials.
• 10% Unlocks/locks campus buildings utilizing assigned building, room, and master keys. Has responsibility for security of all keys issued as part of daily assignment. Moves and sets up tables, chairs, partitions, sign stanchions, and other related equipment used for special events such as programs, registration, Spring Testing, etc. May be required to move or rearrange office furniture and fixtures.
• 5% May perform a variety of other tasks including one or more of the following: maintain and clean equipment; wear safety equipment or clothing as instructed by the supervisor; report safety hazards to the supervisor; carry a notepad and pencil to record maintenance problems found in buildings; report maintenance needs of building and equipment daily.
• 5% Perform any other miscellaneous custodial related duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of buildings and grounds.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

• Must be capable of walking around a 10,000 square foot building multiple times daily and be able to ascend and descend the stairs of a 5-story building multiple times daily and stand for extended periods of time. Be capable of stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Capable of moving furniture that weighs 20 to 40 lbs or more and transporting cleaning carts and various equipment to different parts of the building on occasion.
• In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.
• Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Custodian 1: No experience or training required.
• Custodian 2: Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, grounds keeping, or food service work.

Background Check: An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits: LSU 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!

Essential Position: LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency.