Custodian 2 - Night Shift

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Custodian 2 for the night shift to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the UREC facilities. The role involves routine cleaning across restrooms, offices, classrooms, and shared spaces, with responsibilities including waste handling, equipment operation, and safety reporting.

Shift hours are 10:00 pm to 6:30 am. Ideal candidates will have six months of custodial or related experience, be able to move around a large building, and pass a

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial, housekeeping, or related experience.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
• Pre-employment background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans restrooms, offices, classrooms, stairwells, elevators, hallways and other assigned areas.
• Empties trash and recyclables; cleans and deodorizes waste containers.
• Operates cleaning equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintains safety by reporting hazards and following procedures; supports team goals.
• Locks/unlocks areas and manages keys per departmental process.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Custodian 2 - Night Shift

Position Details

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

Custodian 2 - Night Shift

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

Additional Information

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.

Salary 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 candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.

Additional Job Description

Competencies: None

Special Instructions

Please fully complete the Experience section of the application, listing out job duties and average weekly hours worked. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application for LSU Civil Service positions. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jack Brown at 225-578-2966 or [e-mail].

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 Dates

Posting Date: October 19, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 25, 2026

Additional Position Information

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

Benefits

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!

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

About LSU

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. 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.