Custodian - Lead

Custodian 3 - Lead

Position Type:
Classified

Department: LSUAM AA - SA
- Res Life
- Housing
- Operations

Work Location:

Louise Garig Hall

Job Description:

These positions responsibilities include the assistance to their assigned supervisor in managing of employees, maintaining environmental standards, as well as property and equipment management, purchasing supplies tools, and equipment, support for conference housing, and general overall care of assigned facilities in support of our customer. Basic computer skills are required as the Lead must communicate via email, use a work order management system, and personnel records.

This position will require On Call emergency duty.

55% This position aides their assigned Supervisor in scheduling work times and assigning cleaning duties, providing orientation and training to new employees. This position will assist with recording time, attendance records and leave; supply and equipment records; periodically inventories of all cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment; issuing cleaning supplies and equipment as needed. This position is considered an essential employee. Moreover, as an integral part of support for our students the position is scheduled to provide weekend support as scheduled by management.

15% Assists in conducting daily inspections of all areas of responsibility. Prepares maintenance requests for assigned facilities and furnishings through the work order system MAXIMO. Assists in preparing purchase requests for monthly supply orders, receiving, completing, and close purchase orders through the MAXIMO system.

10% Assists in maintaining the inventory and safekeeping of keys used in the security of administrative and residential buildings. Assist in the security and safety measures for each building through documentation of building inspections.

5% Identifies and performs unspecified Lead duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in Residential Life.

5% Responsible for leading a staff of +15 custodians, scheduling daily work and assigning areas of responsibility and cleaning duties, in the absence of other Custodian Supervisors.

5% Participate in the supervisory on-call team and weekend supervisor rotations, which provides essential support for our campus on weekends and during on-call hours.

5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.

Special or Physical

Qualifications:

• Must be capable of walking around a 10,000 square foot building multiple times daily and be able to ascend and descend the stairs of a 5 story building multiple times daily and stand for extended period of time. Be capable to stoop, kneel, and crouch. Capable of moving furniture that weighs 20 to 40 lbs or more and transport cleaning carts and various equipment to different parts of the building on occasion
• In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.
• Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04

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:
August 28, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 11, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check
- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

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!

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at  or email HR . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.