Custodian 2 - Night Shift

Louisiana State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a night-shift custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions across UREC facilities. The role runs from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, focusing on cleaning restrooms, offices, classrooms, and common areas, with routine waste handling and equipment operation.

Candidates should have at least six months of custodial or related experience and be capable of walking the large facility, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial/housekeeping/groundskeeping/food service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans restrooms, offices, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, hallways and other areas; performs sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting and polishing; prepares cleaning solutions per manufacturer directions.
• Empties and transports trash/recycling; cleans and deodorizes containers; handles waste per guidelines.
• Operates cleaning equipment (vacuum, carpet cleaners, bathroom machines, floor machines) per manufacturer instructions.
• Shares information with teammates, maintains safety, supports department culture and reports safety concerns to supervisor.
• Unlocks/locks areas as needed; manages keys per department process; handles costs if keys are lost.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

Job Summary

The function and purpose is to perform routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of UREC facilities. Work hours for this position are from 10:00 pm - 6:30 am.

Job Responsibilities

• 40%: Cleans the following areas: restrooms, offices, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, hallways, and other assigned areas. This could include but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing; Mixing or blending routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations, as necessary for each task, based on manufacturer recommendations.
• 35%: Empties trash and recycling containers, transports waste material to outdoor refuse containers or recycling containers as appropriate; Cleans, decontaminates, and deodorizes waste containers using proper materials according to manufacturer recommendations. This applies to all indoor and outdoor receptacles.
• 10%: Operates assigned cleaning equipment based on the job to be done and at the manufacturers recommendation for use. This equipment could include but not limited to: wet/dry vacuums, carpet extractors, bathroom cleaning machines, floor polishers, floor cleaners, and other equipment as assigned and instructed by supervisor.
• 10%: Willingly shares all information with department teammates in an effort to provide high quality outcomes that contribute to student success. Maintains positive co-worker relationships and foster an environment of trust and inclusion. Produces all documentation related to fund expenditures required by the business office. Provides feedback regarding the safety of programs, equipment, and facilities. This is accomplished by conducting daily observations and/or by engaging in programs and using equipment and facilities. Immediately report safety concerns to the functional area supervisor. Contribute positively to the work environment by participating in honest dialog that is indicative of the department’s culture of teamwork. Represent University Recreation for various university and community functions and committee work and other duties as assigned.
• 5%: Unlocks/locks areas within the building based on assigned room; The employee is responsible for all assigned keys per departmental process. If keys are lost or stolen, then based on the type of key, the employee could be responsible for any costs associated.

Minimum Qualifications

Test score not required. Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.

Special or Physical Qualifications

Must be capable of walking around a 250,000 square foot building multiple times daily to access conference rooms, lobbies, & entrances in order to inspect and/or train on cleaning procedures; Must also be able to ascend & descend the stairs of a 3-story building multiple times daily and stand for extended periods of time to train new hires on cleaning processes; Must also be capable to stoop, kneel, & crouch to pick up litter and train employees to clean restrooms, offices, lobbies, and clean & maintain floors; Should be capable of moving furniture that weighs 20-40 pounds or more and transport tables & chairs weighing 60-80 pounds to different parts of the building on occasion. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04. This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well‑being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

Additional Job Description

Competencies: None

Skills Needed

Preferred Skills: A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.

Posting Information

Posting Date: September 21, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 27, 2026

Additional Position Information

• 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!
• 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): Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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