Part-time Custodian – Campus Facilities

About the role

We are seeking a part-time Custodian to join the campus facilities team at LSU. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions across a variety of university buildings and outdoor areas.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and polishing in offices, classrooms, labs, residence hall lobbies and other assigned spaces.
• Empty trash and recycling, transport waste, and handle bio-hazardous containers according to safety standards.
• Execute floor maintenance including stripping, waxing, polishing and carpet cleaning using industrial-grade equipment.
• Move and arrange furniture, set up tables and partitions for special events such as seminars, testing and commencement.
• Clean building exteriors, windows, steps and sidewalks with power washers, pressure sprayers and commercial window-washing tools.
• Unlock and lock campus buildings and maintain responsibility for issued keys.

Required profile

• At least six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping or food-service work.
• Ability to work in an emergency-essential capacity and meet physical-demand evaluations.
• Valid U.S. work authorization.

Required skills

• Operation of wet/dry vacuums and carpet-extraction machines.
• Use of floor-stripping, waxing and polishing equipment.
• Handling of power washers, pressure sprayers and commercial window-washing tools.
• Mixing and diluting cleaning solutions according to label directions.
• Use of hydraulic man-lifts and flood pumps for water removal.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid holidays, various leave options and tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities.