CUSTODIAN 2

Salary : $1,855.00 - $3,338.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 221601
Department: Southern University-Baton Rouge
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 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 maintains the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of Southern University Laboratory School.

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:

• Empty trash/recycling, replace liners. Disinfect high-touch points (doorhandles, light switches, desks, shared tech, sink faucets). Wipe down desks, tables, white boards/chalkboards. Sweep/vacuum floors, damp mop hard floors
• Spot clean walls and windows. Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, and mirrors. Refill soap, paper towels, and toilet paper dispensers. Empty trash bins
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces (doorknobs, stall handles). Mop floors with disinfectant solution. Clean and disinfect gym equipment. Dust/Mop floors
• Empty trash receptacles. Wipe down display boards and touchable wall surfaces. Empty trash bins and sanitize each
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces (doorknobs, cafeteria tables). Mop floors with disinfectant solution. Wipe down and disinfect desks, countertops, and high-touch areas
• Empty trash/recycling bins. Vacuum carpets, mop hard floors. Clean interior glass surfaces and doors. Empty exterior trash receptacles
• Police grounds for litter and debris

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational

Work shift: Day Shift-6:30 AM - 3:30 PM AND/OR Night Shift 12:30 PM-8:30 PM
Compensation: The starting salary is $ 10.70/hour. There is a $2.25 shift differential rate included for the hours worked after 3:00 pm.
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.


* 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

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
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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 View email address on click.appcast.io if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

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