Custodian 1 or 2 (Landscaping)

Salary : $1,733.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: LSUNO00018415Y25/10T
Department: LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
LSU Health New Orleans Division of Property and Facilities is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Custodian 1 or 2. The hours of operation for this position is 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

This position is in a Career Progression Group
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Custodian 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).


Starting rate of pay for a Custodian 1 is $10 and Custodian 2 is $10.70 per hour. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the applicants' qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Cleaning elevated walkways
• Cleaning elevators and stairwells
• Cleans glass windows and doors
• Parking garage, parking lot, sidewalk and curb maintenance
• Follows established procedures precisely to clean and maintain restrooms
• Follows established procedures precisely to perform periodic floor cleaning and maintenance duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This position is mainly OUTDOORS.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

• This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
• Pre-employment Drug testing, Criminal Background check, and Physical are required
• This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

To apply to this posting, click on the following link:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
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LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( View email address on click.appcast.io ).

Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training required.

Job Specification


The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

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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


Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at


Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others