Custodian 2 - Night Shift

Louisiana State University; Shippensburg Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays and wellness benefits

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Custodian 2 for the night shift to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions at the Student Recreation Complex. The role runs from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am and involves cleaning a large facility, handling waste, and operating cleaning equipment.

The position requires physical ability to walk long distances, ascend stairs, and lift moderate weights; a pre-employment physical exam is required and background check is part of the process.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.
• Must be capable of walking around a 250,000 square foot building daily and stair movement, able to lift 20-40 pounds and transport 60-80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cleans restrooms, offices, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, hallways and other areas; performs sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting and polishing; prepares cleaning solutions as needed.
• Empties trash and recycling, transports waste to outdoor containers, cleans and deodorizes receptacles.
• Operates cleaning equipment (vacuum, carpet extractors, floor machines) per manufacturer guidelines.
• Shares information with team and reports safety concerns; participates in program evaluations and campus events as assigned.
• Unlocks/locks areas; manages keys per department process and handles any related costs if keys are lost.

Job description

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Job Posting Title:

Custodian 2 - Night Shift

Position Type:

Classified

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - URec - Ops - Maint - Shifts - Nights (Robert Bailey (00071221))

Work Location:

0102 Student Recreation Complex

Pay Grade:

Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

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.
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=100270

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 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.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.