Custodian Manager

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

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge is seeking a Custodian Manager to lead and coordinate cleaning services across more than 20 campus buildings, overseeing scheduling, quality control, and performance of subordinate crews through Supervisors B and A. You will ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain high customer service levels.

The role requires strong leadership, multitasking, and the ability to work with department heads to plan policies, allocate resources for special

Qualifications

• Three years of custodial, housekeeping, or food service work.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to pass background checks.
• Emergency essential; ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct building cleaning services, events, projects, floor maintenance, and pest control for custodial personnel.
• Utilize Work Control System for scheduling and review of work orders.
• Assist department heads with planning and carrying out personnel policies on day shift (hires, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, evaluations).
• Develop procedures for efficient operation and continuity of Building Services activities.

Skills

Custodial management

Leadership

Scheduling

Tools

Work Control System

Job description

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 cl 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

Salary Range

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

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: November 9, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 16, 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. 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 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.