CUSTODIAN 1 or 2 (Landscaping) Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Posting Details
Posting Summary System Job Title

CUSTODIAN

1 or 2 (Landscaping)
Position Number 00018415
Appointment Type Regular
Location-City New Orleans
School/Division

PHYSICAL PLANT SERVICES

Department

CUSTODIAL AND GROUNDS

Position Summary This position is for day shift 6AM-2:30PM, Monday – Friday. This is work providing leadership to employees in the Custodian 1 classification while also 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

Must be available to serve as sole operator for assigned shift work during evenings, overnight, weekend and holidays.
Must be available for emergency response (on-call) after regular working hours and during holidays.
Must have a valid Class E driver’s license.
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) in order 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. The hours of operation for this position is 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. This position is 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. Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Cleaning elevated walkways
Cleaning elevators and stairwells
Cleans glass windows and doors
Parking garage, parking lot, sidewalk and curb maintenance
Follows established procedures precisely to clean and maintain restrooms
Follows established procedures precisely to perform periodic floor cleaning and maintenance duties
Performs other related duties as assigned 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 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.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number C00662P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Close Date 06/20/2025
Application Review Date to Begin Open Until Filled No
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 (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu). About the School/Department For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835
Minimum Qualifications Required Education Other
If Other Required Education, please specify No 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, groundskeeping, or food service work.
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience