Custodian 1

Job Description

Position: Custodian 1

Department: Physical Plant

Hourly Rate: $10.00 Hourly

Job Type: Classified, Full-time

Location: Ruston, LA

Closing Date: August 12, 2023 at 11:59 PM CT

Thank you for your interest in Louisiana Tech University. Once you start the application process you will not be able to save your work, so ensure you have everything available to complete your application before you begin. Your application will not be considered if you do not complete the application in its entirety.

Louisiana Tech University is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a culture where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

Louisiana Tech offers outstanding perks and benefits to eligible employees that include a variety of health insurance plans and retirement options, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents, discounted memberships at the university’s sports and wellness center, professional development training, and promotional opportunities. In addition, market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Civil Service test score is not required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training required.

NOTE: May be required to demonstrate physical ability to perform manual work.

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings and institutions.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a Custodian 2 or agency supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Custodian 2 by lack of leadworker responsibilities and/or performance of more highly skilled custodian assignments.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.

Empties and decontaminates trash containers.

Disposes of infectious waste when assigned.

Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.

Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.

Cleans and waxes floors using industrial-size mops and/or machines.

Strips and polishes floors using buffing machines.

Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions.

Sweeps sidewalks, porches, and tiled surfaces.

Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.

Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for patients, residents, students, or inmates.

Maintains equipment; reports needs for painting and minor building or equipment repair to supervisor.

Replaces light bulbs and/or reports safety hazards to supervisor.

Folds and issues clothing and linen when assigned.

Cuts grass, trims shrubs, waters plants, and performs other related duties on the grounds when assigned.

Performs custodial related duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.

Performs many varied custodial tasks necessary for the upkeep of buildings and grounds.

To view the Civil Service Job Spec, click on the following link:

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE.

*The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Any information about a job on your resume that was not included in the work history section of the online application cannot be used to evaluate your qualifications for the posted vacancy. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES: For current Louisiana Tech University Employees you MUST apply for this vacancy internally. To apply for this vacancy internally, click on the “Career” app from your Workday dashboard. Select "Find Jobs," open the position and click on "Apply."

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Louisiana Tech University, Office of Human Resources

P.O. Box 3173

Ruston, LA 71272

Phone: 318-257-2235

Fax: 318-257-2482

Louisiana Tech may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.