Custodian 2

About this Job

LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40+ years 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, 2024, and 2026 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 are 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.

To learn more about our campus, please visit www.lsmsa.edu

Minimum Qualifications

Six months or more 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:

• 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 supervisor or other agency supervisor if required
• Washes laboratory glassware by hand and/or automated washer; sterilizes glass and instruments by autoclave or dryers

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS: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.

How to Apply: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 above 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 titles 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
alucas@lsmsa.edu

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