CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR A

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is seeking a Custodian Supervisor A to oversee day-to-day cleaning operations in the Downtown Campus building. The role supervises Custodian 3s, 2s and 1s, plans duties, conducts inspections, and ensures cleanliness and safety standards are met.

The shift runs Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Essential responsibilities include coordinating staff, handling work orders, monitoring supplies, and enforcing policies.

Qualifications

• Required education: Other
• Two years of custodial experience
• No minimum education specified
• Ability to supervise and coordinate staff

Responsibilities

• Supervise the cleaning of assigned building. Plan and give instructions
• Deal with campus cleaning emergencies during normal work hours
• Assist cleaning of assigned building
• Conduct inspections of respective areas
• Follow-up on employees performance to insure peak productivity
• Plan and inspect completion of events, staffing and clean-up

Skills

Supervisory skills

Disinfecting procedures

Equipment operation

English communication

Education

Two years custodial/related experience

Tools

Housekeeping equipment

Job description

Opening date: October 9, 2026

Closing date: October 26, 2026

Title: CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR A

Employee Type:Staff- Classified

Department: CUSTODIAL AND GROUNDS

Campus Location:PHYSICAL PLANT/CUSTODIAL/CLASS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This shift is for Monday - Friday 6AM - 2:30PM, Downtown Campus.
This is work supervising and assisting custodian 3s, custodian 2s and custodian 1s in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions and appearance of a specific assigned LSUHSC building.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

This position is considered an essential personnel position and must be available to respond to campus emergencies after hours and during campus closures. The employee may be assigned to the emergency team that remains on campus and or evacuates to an off-site location during emergency events.

This position may be placed on the On-Call rotation.Knowledge of institutional cleaning and disinfecting procedures.

Knowledge of the operation and use of commercial-grade housekeeping equipment.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Skill in performing disinfecting procedures.

Skill in applying supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to operate and maneuver high speed buffers, scrubbers and other assigned floor care equipment.

Ability to requisition, distribute and monitor use of supplies and materials.

Ability to supervise people.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to understand and apply LSUHSC rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stopping, kneeling and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.

Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges between the interiors and exteriors of the buildings.

Visual ability, corrected, to observe dangerous situations in the work area (such as wet floors) in order to redirect people to avoid injuries.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Property and Facilities is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Custodian Supervisor A.

Starting rate of pay is $14.03 per hour. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased depending on applicants’ qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Supervise the cleaning of assigned building.Plan and give instructions
• Deal with campus cleaning emergencies during normal work hours
• Assist cleaning of assigned building
• Conduct inspections of respective areas
• Follow-up on employees performance to insure peak productivity
• Plan, give instruction on, assist with and inspect the completion of: a) special set-up requests; b) providing manpower during events; c) clean up after events.
• Personnel matters a) process payroll time sheets; b) process leave requests; c) complete annual performance reviews based strictly on expectations listed on the plans for the previous year; d) take part in the hiring process; e) conduct new employee evaluation, training and counseling throughout the probationary period; f) conduct re-training for established employees as needed
• Manage work orders
• Maintain building supplies inventory a) oversee the drawing of supplies by individual employees from building storage area; b) initiate requests for equipment or supplies issued by the Storeroom

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Other

Other Education if applicable:no minimum required

Number of years required to perform the job:2

Type of experience required to perform the job:Two years of experience in custodial, housekeeping, food service, or other related work.

Special Instructions Summary

No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Pre-employment Drug testing, Criminal Background check, and Physical are required.
To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Louisiana Department of State Civil Service: Job Information and Test Finder
This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

Additional Information About Our School/Department

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health New Orleans
HR Management Department
504.568.4835
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits