Custodian 2 (Night Shift)

Louisiana State University (LSU); Union (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Custodian 2 (Night Shift) to clean and maintain the LSU Student Union facility. The role is essential per University policy and may require on-campus presence during emergencies.

The position works evenings from 3 pm to 11:30 pm and involves setting up for events, cleaning lobbies, bathrooms, floors, and other areas, with strict adherence to safety and testing policies. Candidates should have at least six months of custodial or related experience.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial, housekeeping, grounds keeping, or food service work.
• No Test Score Required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans lobbies, bathrooms, hallways, meeting rooms, billiards area, and administrative area of the union by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing.
• Set-ups and break downs for daily events in meeting rooms, lobbies, ballrooms, and exterior grounds.
• Cleans, strips, waxes and polishes floors using industrial size mops and commercial floor machines; prepare solutions.
• Cleans floor machines and checks/recharges batteries; operate carpet cleaning equipment as needed.
• Empties trash and recycling containers; transports waste; deodorizes containers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Building Services supervisors or staff.

Skills

Custodial work

Cleaning equipment use

Teamwork

Job description

Job Posting Title

Custodian 2 (Night Shift)

Position Type

Classified

Department

LSUAM AUX - EP - Operations (Jasiah Arceneaux (00057111))

Work Location

0130 LSU Student Union

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the LSU Student Union facility. 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 an emergency or closure. Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

Responsibilities

• Cleans lobbies, bathrooms, hallways, meeting rooms, billiards area, and administrative area of the union by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and polishing. Mixes or blends cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary - 30%
• Responsible for set-ups and break downs associated with daily events in meeting rooms, lobbies, ballrooms, and exterior grounds - 25%
• Cleans, strips, waxes and polishes floors using industrial size mops and commercial type floor machines. Fills commercial floor machines with cleaning solutions of proper concentration, empties unused solution into appropriate container - 20%
• Cleans floor machines and checks and recharges batteries. Washes, rinses and dries industrial size wet mops, dust mops, and commercial floor pads. Operates wet dry vacuuming carpet extraction equipment and other commercial equipment as requires for cleaning and shampooing carpets - 10%
• Empties (exterior and interior ) trash and recycling containers, transports waste material to outdoor refuse containers or recycling containers as needed. Cleans, decontaminates, and deodorizes waste containers using proper materials according to label directions - 10%
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Building Services supervisors, Managers, or other administrative personnel within the department - 5%

Minimum Qualifications

No Test Score Required

Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, grounds keeping, or food service work.

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

Special/Physical requirements

Special/Physical requirements:
This position works evenings 3 pm -11:30 pm. A satisfactory pre-employment background check and physical are required for hire.

This person must be capable of moving about in a 305,000-square-foot building multiple times daily to clean and prepare ballrooms, meeting/conference rooms, lobbies, office space, and exterior sidewalks, patios, and balconies. The person must also be able to ascend and descend the stairs of a 4-story building multiple times daily and stand for extended periods during cleaning processes. They must be capable to stoop, kneel, and crouch to pick up litter, retrieve equipment, and clean restrooms, offices, lobbies, and maintain floors. This person should be capable of moving furniture that weighs 20-40 lbs. or more and transporting tables and chairs weighing 60-80 lbs. to set up for events throughout the building. Will use arms/hands to operate floor/power equipment used in preparing and maintaining floors. The person will work with and be exposed to common cleaning products.

Additional Job Description

Job pay range

• Minimum/SER: $12.00/hr.
• 1st Quartile: $12.84/hr.
• Midpoint: $14.98/hr.
• 3rd Quartile: $17.12/hr.
• Maximum: $19.26/hr.

Hourly rate may be commensurate with the candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.

Competencies

None

Special Instructions

Special Instructions
An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number, and email address.

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 for twelve months.

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.

Skills Needed

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date

October 26, 2026

Closing Date

November 8, 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.

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.