CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR A

State of Louisiana; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Louisiana Community College is hiring a Custodial Supervisor A for the New Iberia campus. The role supervises custodial staff, manages daily cleaning tasks, and ensures high standards of cleanliness and safety across facilities.

The position involves scheduling, staff training, and using work order systems to prioritize service requests, with a focus on maintaining campus spaces per district standards. This is a full-time, on-site role based in New Iberia, LA.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all lower-level custodial staff by assigning daily tasks and monitoring performance.
• Reviews and approves employee leave requests and conducts formal performance evaluations.
• Trains custodial employees on cleaning procedures and safety protocols.
• Develops and maintains the Master Cleaning Schedule, including routine and deep-cleaning.
• Inspects completed custodial work for quality and corrective action.
• Uses the FMX work order system to manage service requests.
• Monitors custodial supply inventory and prepares supply requisitions.
• Performs and oversees cleaning and sanitization of restrooms and restocking.
• Maintains floor care including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and heavy equipment cleaning.
• Reports maintenance needs to the maintenance department and performs related duties.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Custodial work

Staff training

Job description

About This Job

South Louisiana Community College is a comprehensive community college that operates campuses in Abbeville, Crowley, Franklin, Lafayette, Morgan City, New Iberia, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte. The college serves approximately 12,000 students annually and offers an array of academic programs. Students earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and industry-based certifications. The college was recognized as the “Best Community College in Louisiana” for 2023 by Intelligent.com and BestColleges.com, trusted resources for college rankings and higher education planning.

South Louisiana Community College is a comprehensive community college that operates campuses in Abbeville, Crowley, Franklin, Lafayette, Morgan City, New Iberia, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte. The college serves approximately 12,000 students annually and offers an array of academic programs. Students earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and industry-based certifications. The college was recognized as the “Best Community College in Louisiana” for 2023 by Intelligent.com and BestColleges.com, trusted resources for college rankings and higher education planning.

The mission of South Louisiana Community College is to transform and enrich the lives of individuals and communities. SoLAcc commits to providing skills and knowledge through a dynamic learning environment where students realize their potential, compete in today’s global economy, and learn to solve the complex problems of tomorrow.

Custodial Supervisor A is a supervisory position responsible for the direct supervision over an assigned group of lower-level custodians. This position assumes a lead role in the oversight and active completion of all custodial tasks aimed at ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of all SoLAcc spaces as assigned by Facilities Department management.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties

• Supervises all lower-level custodial staff by assigning daily tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Reviews and approves employee leave requests and conducts formal performance evaluations of assigned staff.
• Trains custodial employees on proper cleaning procedures and workplace safety protocols.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the Master Cleaning Schedule, including routine and periodic deep-cleaning assignments.
• Inspects completed custodial work to ensure quality standards are met, identifies deficiencies, and implements corrective measures as needed.
• Utilizes the FMX work order system to manage custodial service requests submitted by faculty and staff.
• Monitors custodial supply inventory, identifies replenishment needs, and prepares supply requisitions to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Performs and oversees the cleaning and sanitization of restrooms, including replenishment of paper products and other restroom supplies.
• Ensures proper floor care and maintenance, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and specialized cleaning using industrial‑grade equipment.
• Reports building and equipment maintenance needs to the maintenance department and performs other related duties as assigned.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Learned physical skill is required for proper, safe lifting and material handling techniques. Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment and material (25+) lbs.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Location: This position is domiciled on the New Iberia Campus.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Contact Information

Justin Hernandez

SoLAcc Executive Director of Campus Operations & Institutional Services

337-521-8901

[e-mail]

Passing a pre‑employment criminal background and drug screen are required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.

South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage – More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others