Custodian 2

Louisiana State University; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Tuition exemption for qualified roles

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) is seeking a Custodian 2 to perform a range of custodial duties in university facilities. The role involves cleaning, floor care, waste handling, and setting up spaces for events, under supervision of a Custodian Supervisor A.

The position is a Civil Service role with competitive pay and benefits. The pay range is $22,256–$40,061 per year, with a minimum starting rate of $10.70 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways and other areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and polishing.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Moves and dusts furniture and fixtures; reports maintenance needs to supervisors.

Skills

Custodial experience

Attention to detail

Job description

About Us

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. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CST (1:01 a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Summary

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.

Pay: $22,256 - $40,061.

Minimum starting rate of pay is $10.70 per hour.

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

• 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

• 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.

Job Duties by Percentage

• 30% Cleans laboratories, studios, facilities, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing.
• 20% Empties trash and recycling containers, transports waste material to outdoor refuse containers or recycling containers as appropriate.
• 15% Cleans, strips, waxes and polishes floors using industrial size mops, and/or commercial type floor machines.
• 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.

General Duties

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.

Background Check

Background check is required for hire. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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!

Work Arrangements

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [e-mail].

About LSU

Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.