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Salary $1,855.00 - $3,338.00 Monthly Location New Iberia, LA Job Type Classified Job Number
NIRC072926TFC1
Department University of LA - Lafayette Opening Date 07/29/2026 Closing Date 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) specializes in the breeding, management, and importation of a diverse range of nonhuman primate species and offers a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory, and human resources for the development and characterization of nonhuman primate models for applied and basic research aimed at promoting human quality of life. We're looking for a Custodian 2 to join our New Iberia Research Center team. Custodians play a vital role in maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary facilities that support laboratory operations, research staff, and daily activities across the center. Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
Perform routine custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning floors Clean and sanitize restrooms, breakrooms, offices, laboratories, and common areas Empty trash and recycling containers and properly dispose of waste Clean windows, walls, and other surfaces as needed Maintain cleanliness of hallways, stairways, and public areas Replenish restroom and sanitation supplies as needed Assist with moving furniture and equipment when necessary Follow proper safety and sanitation procedures when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment Report maintenance issues or safety concerns to appropriate personnel Custodians perform routine manual work necessary to maintain buildings, facilities, and surrounding areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational Work Location:
This position is located at the New Iberia Research Center 4401 W. Admiral Doyle Dr. New Iberia, LA 70560
Compensation:
This position has a minimum hourly of $10.70/hour.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact: Taronsler Faye Cormier Human Resources Specialist faye.cormier@louisiana.edu University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
