What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian 2 position at University of LA - Monroe?
Salary
$1,855.00 - $3,338.00 Monthly
Location
Monroe, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
219798
Department
University of LA - Monroe
Opening Date
04/10/2026
Closing Date
4/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking a Custodian 2 to join our team and play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by providing routine upkeep and support throughout the buildings.
Why Work at ULM? At the University of Louisiana Monroe, you're more than an employee you’re part of a vibrant campus community committed to growth, innovation, and student success. ULM offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all in the heart of Northeast Louisiana. Whether you're advancing your career or just starting out, ULM is a place where your work truly matters.
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 and clean waste cans, replace liners, and ensure cleanliness throughout classrooms, offices, laboratories, hallways, and restrooms.
- Clean and disinfect restrooms daily, including toilets, urinals, lavatories, mirrors, partitions, and doors; restock soap, tissue, and towel dispensers.
- Dust and wipe down surfaces such as desks, chairs, doors, door frames, windowsills, blinds, vents, and mounted displays.
- Clean chalkboards, whiteboards, glass surfaces, and windows regularly (at least weekly or as needed).
- Sweep, dust mop, and spot mop floors daily; perform complete mopping at least every other week.
- Vacuum floor mats and sweep or mop stairs as needed; clean handrails and walls to maintain overall appearance.
- Maintain order in classrooms and offices by arranging desks and furniture as directed (without disturbing personal items).
- Report any maintenance or cleaning issues to the supervisor promptly to ensure safe and sanitary conditions
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Mary Earl -earl@ulm.edu
University of Louisiana at Monroe HR Services
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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:
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:
- 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.
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $1,855 - $3,338