Lead Custodian II - School Facilities & Cleaning Specialist

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) in Natchitoches, LA, is seeking a Custodian 2 to maintain clean, safe, and presentable state facilities and to lead a custodial crew. This 24/7 residential school requires flexibility to cover shifts and assist supervisors as needed.

The successful candidate will perform routine cleaning, operate cleaning equipment, and handle waste disposal while supporting the custodial team in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.

Responsibilities

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Mixes or blends cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.
• Strips, cleans, and polishes floors using industrial-grade machines.
• Follows procedures for disposing of infectious waste.
• Maintains custodial equipment; reports needs for minor building and/or equipment repairs to a higher-level custodian
• Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.
• Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for residents, students, guests, etc.
• Serves as assistant to a custodial supervisor or other agency supervisor if required.
• Washes laboratory glassware by hand and/or in an automated washer; sterilizes glass and instruments by autoclave or dryers

Job description

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) in Natchitoches, LA, is seeking a Custodian 2 to maintain clean, safe, and presentable state facilities and to lead a custodial crew. This 24/7 residential school requires flexibility to cover shifts and assist supervisors as needed.

The successful candidate will perform routine cleaning, operate cleaning equipment, and handle waste disposal while supporting the custodial team in day-to-day operations.