Custodian 2
LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA, LSMSA has a 40-year legacy as a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023 and 2024, was rated No 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com and was named a World's Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023.
We're looking for a Custodian 2 to join our team who takes pride in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of state buildings and facilities. This position serves as a lead worker over a custodial crew performing routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings and institutions; to perform higher-level specialized custodial tasks. Works closely with other custodial staff and supervisors. We are a 24/7 residential school.
LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination.
To learn more about our campus, please visit www.lsmsa.edu.
Minimum Qualifications: Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.
Job Duties and Other Information:
Job Duties:
- Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
- Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.
- Mixes or blends cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.
- Strips, cleans, and polishes floors using industrial-grade machines.
- Follows procedures for disposing of infectious waste.
- Maintains custodial equipment; reports needs for minor building and/or equipment repairs to a higher-level custodian.
- Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.
- Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for residents, students, guests, etc.
- Serves as assistant to custodial supervisor or other agency supervisor if required.
- Washes laboratory glassware by hand and/or automated washer; sterilizes glass and instruments by autoclave or dryers.
- Appointment Type - Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
- Work Schedule - Typical work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, Weekends, Holidays, or extended hours above and beyond the typical work week may be required.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link on the LSMSA website and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message 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 not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections of your application. The application may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Anne Dejoie-Lucas, Human Resources Manager
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts
715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2521
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
