Custodian Supervisor B

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Options

Paid Holidays

Tuition Exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Custodian Supervisor B to oversee custodial operations across a large facility footprint, manage a team, and ensure environmental standards are met. The role requires coordinating scheduling, purchasing, and records, with on-call duties during emergencies.

The position emphasizes supervision, payroll coordination, inventory control, and collaboration with Residential Life and Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Two years of custodial/housekeeping/groundskeeping or food service experience.

Responsibilities

• 55%: Schedules work assignments and cleaning duties for multiple units; issues supplies; inputs service requests in MAXIMO; conducts building inspections and pest-control support; performs quality checks; trains staff; orders and distributes supplies; supports annual budget management; handles purchase orders and inventory.
• 20%: Maintains personnel records; submits payroll timesheets; participates in interviewing custodial applicants; liaises with Residential Life and HR; performs disciplinary duties.
• 10%: Maintains key inventory and records; aids in security measures and inventory control of furnishings and equipment.
• 10%: Works with Residential Life on conference housing; manages linens, laundering services, and equipment for temporary housing; communicates with staff, guests, and vendors.
• 5%: Other duties as assigned.

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Custodian Supervisor B

Position Type: Classified

Department: LSUAM AA - SA - ResLife - Housing - Ops - Custodians - West Side (Karen D Woods (00005282))

Work Location: Residential College South Hall

Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

Job Description: This position is responsible for supervising multiple units over 320,000 square feet with a custodial staff consisting of Custodian 3's and a minimum of 15 custodial I and II employees.

Responsibilities include the managing of employees, maintain environmental standards, property and equipment management, purchasing supplies, support for conference housing, and general overall care of assigned facilities in support of our customer. Basic computer skills are required as the supervisor must communicate via email, use a work order management system, and personnel records. This position will require On Call emergency duty.

• 55% Schedules work assignment and cleaning duties for multiple units. Issues supplies, tools, and equipment. Inputs service requests through the work order management system MAXIMO. Conducts Quarterly building inspections and lighting surveys. Assists in managing the pest control program. Works closely with vendors, suppliers, and visitors. Conducts quality control checks to ensure levels of cleanliness are met. Assists with orientation and conducts on-the-job training for employees in proper methods. Responsible for ordering and distributing cleaning supplies for employees. Assists in the managing for annual budget. Required to prepare purchase requests for monthly supplies, receive, complete, and close purchase orders. Receives deliveries, noting back ordered items and/or omissions and recording discrepancies through the purchasing system. Maintains and manages the uniform program and safety equipment for each custodial employee. Required to supervise weekend employee and participate on an on‑call emergency team. Support in other departmental areas related to custodial supervision.
• 20% Creates and maintains permanent personnel records of each custodians attendance and work time. Submits payroll time sheets and distributes payroll deposit slips bi-weekly. Assists in the interviewing and selection process of custodial applicants. Acts as liaison for custodial staff with Residential Life administration and Human Resource Management. Conducts procedural discipline duties. Evaluates staff formerly on job performance through University policy and procedures yearly.
• 10% Maintains the key inventory and records daily for keys assigned to area of responsibility which is used in the security of administrative and residential buildings for multiple units. Assists in the security and safety measures for each building through visual checks, reported issues, and work order management. Responsible for the property control of all furnishings and equipment through both visual and an establish inventory management system for all recorded items in compliance with the Departmental, University, and State regulations.
• 10% Works closely with Residential Life staff in managing conference housing and summer groups assigned within area of responsibility. Manages linens, laundering services, supplies and required equipment for temporary conference housing programs. Managerial requirements become hotel oriented with fast pace cleaning and frequent replenishing. Communication with various area personnel, temporary guests, and vendors is essential.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

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

Special Requirements: 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 will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required. Must be capable of walking around a 10,000 square foot building.

Additional Job Description: Competencies: None

Range: Minimum/SER: $18/hr. 1st Quartile: $20.62/hr. Midpoint: $24.05/hr. 3rd Quartile: $27.49/hr. Maximum: $30.92/hr. Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.

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 Date: September 25, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 9, 2026

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

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