| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Salary | $1,855–$3,338 |
CUSTODIAN 2
Salary
$1,855.00 - $3,338.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
221187
Department
Southern University-Baton Rouge
Opening Date
05/18/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.
This Custodian 2 ensures the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of university campus buildings and is located at the Student Union.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months 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 any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
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.
Sets up tables, chairs, and other furniture for special meetings, banquets, or other occasions as assigned.
Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions.
Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: The starting salary is $ 10.70/hour.
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 is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: 225-771-2680
Fax: 225-771-5617
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform HR@subr.edu if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm