Custodian Manager

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Custodian Manager to lead and coordinate cleaning operations across campus facilities, ensuring quality standards and safety compliance. The role supervises schedules, reviews work orders, and supports department heads on personnel actions, with direct responsibility for multiple buildings and events.

The position requires at least three years of custodial or related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift 20 pounds; background checks

Qualifications

• Three years of custodial, housekeeping, or food service work experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass background checks and drug screening as required.
• Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate personnel and operations across multiple buildings.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs building cleaning services, events, projects, floor maintenance, and pest control.
• Uses Work Control System for scheduling and reviewing work orders; oversees weekend crews and on-call rotation.
• Assists department heads with personnel planning, hires, promotions, transfers, and evaluations; prepares related documents.
• Develops procedures for efficient operations and continuous improvement of Building Services activities.

Skills

Custodial experience

Scheduling

Leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

Work Control System

Job description

Job Posting Title: Custodian Manager Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - BldgSvc - Custodial Operations (Igor Matkovic (00001438) (Inherited))

Work Location: 0100 Administrative Support Building

Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

Job Description

Reports to Facility Maintenance Manager B and assists in all aspects of cleaning and maintaining quality standards. Prepares and assigns work schedules for subordinate employees through subordinate Supervisors B's and Supervisor A's. Maintains accurate personnel records on all work crews. Meets with building coordinators to get feedback on the quality service provided by the crews. Must be flexible and have the ability to multitask when necessary. Performs all related duties necessary to provide professional services to the customer of Facility Services/ Building Services. Responsible for over 20 buildings across campus with various square footage.

Job Duties

• 35%-Manages and directs building cleaning services, special events, special projects, floor maintenance and pest control for custodial personnel. Has direct responsibility for academic and administrative buildings with planning and scheduling activities.
• 25%- Uses Work Control System for scheduling and reviewing of work orders. Will be over Weekend crews and rotating on-call.
• 20%- Assist the department heads with planning and carrying out policies relating to management of assigned personnel on day shift such as hires, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and evaluations. Prepares related documents for review by the department head.
• 20%- Develops procedures and practices for the efficient operation, improvement, and continuity of Building Services activities, special events and special projects. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in custodial, housekeeping, or food service work.

Special or Physical Qualifications

• This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
• This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
• This position requires the ability to lift at least 20 pounds, walk, stand, bend, ascend and descend stairs throughout the day and move furniture and or equipment of at least 20 pounds.
• This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver's License Louisiana State Civil Service

Job Details

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=100250

Range Minimum/SER: $22.00/hr. 1st Quartile: $25.26/hr. Midpoint: $29.47/hr. 3rd Quartile: $33.68/hr. Maximum: $37.88/hr. Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.

Additional Job Description

Competencies: None

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Igor Matkovic at [e-mail].

Skills Needed

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 28, 2026

Closing Date

October 5, 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!

• health
• life
• dental
• 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.

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.

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