CUSTODIAN 1 or 2

  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Full Time
Posting Details

Posting Summary

System Job TitleCUSTODIAN 1 or 2

Position Number00017597

Appointment Type

Location-CityNew Orleans

School/DivisionPHYSICAL PLANT SERVICES

DepartmentCUSTODIAL AND GROUNDS

Position Summary

This position is for day shift 6AM-2:30PM, Monday - Friday.

This is work performing daily housekeeping duties including cleaning restrooms, classrooms, lecture halls, offices, common-use areas, halls and corridors, stairwells, and carpet and tile floors in a professional manner.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

This position may be asked to respond to campus emergencies after normal business 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.

Knowledge of disinfecting procedures.

Knowledge of complex chemical cleaners and their safe mixing and use.

Knowledge of complex floor cleaning and maintenance machines.

Skill in safely performing disinfecting procedures.

Skill in safely mixing and using complex chemical cleaners.

Skill in safely operating complex floor cleaning and maintenance machines.

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

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

Ability to apply safety policy and procedures for personal protection and the safety of the campus community.

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

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to perform efficiently within a group as well as independently.

Ability to perform tasks requiring standing, bending, stooping, kneeling and walking significant distances between and within buildings.

Ability to push, pull, lift or move loads of at least 35 pounds (bags of trash, cleaning carts, buffers and scrubbers, cleaning supplies and the like).

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

Visual ability, corrected, to observe dangerous situations in the work area (re: wet floors) to redirect others to avoid injuries.

Additional Position Information

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Property and Facilities is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Custodian 1 or 2. There are multiple vacancies, hours of operation for these positions are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

These positions are in a Career Progression Group

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Custodian 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Starting rate of pay for a Custodian 1 is $10 and Custodian 2 is $10.70 per hour. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the applicants' qualifications.

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

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

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberC00677P

Number of Vacancies6

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date07/14/2025

Application Review Date to Begin

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions Summary

This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.

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.

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (...).

About the School/Department

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

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Minimum Qualifications

Required EducationOther

If Other Required Education, please specifyNo minimum level

Field(s) of Study

Indicate the minimum number of years required to perform the job.0.5

Indicate the type of experience required to perform the job.Experience in custodial, housekeeping or food service work.

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Job ID: 485136201
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025

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