Head School Custodian; South Lafourche High School

HEAD SCHOOL CUSTODIAN (SOUTH LAFOURCHE HIGH SCHOOL)

Lafourche Parish School District – South Lafourche High School – Cut Off, Louisiana.

Job : 5500214
Final date to receive applications: Jan 29, 2026 10:00 AM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jan 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, equipment and maintenance methods used in school settings.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to safely handle and move objects up to 60 lbs. daily.
• Health‑ and safety‑oriented; pass a physical examination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; accurate arithmetic computation ability.
• Comfortable working with ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and power tools.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and preventive maintenance tasks on school tools and equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping duties in classrooms, grounds, and the entire site.
• Assist in transporting tools, supplies, materials as needed.
• Operate power tools (saws, drills, wrenches) and small machinery (weed eaters, blowers, mowers, chainsaws).
• Check building and classroom lighting; replace any burnt bulbs as necessary.
• Check emergency exit lighting and emergency lights monthly.
• Order supplies and maintain equipment tracking and reporting.
• Report school maintenance issues to administration and assist in supervising other custodians.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or Superintendent.

Professional Attitude and Conduct

• Maintain respectful, harmonious relationships with administration, faculty, employees, students, vendors, and the public.
• Observe professional ethics, state law, and board policy.
• Adhere to board policies, administrative rules, and regulations.
• Participate in professional growth activities such as seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Demonstrate a caring, positive attitude towards others and confidentiality of board business.

Communication

• Understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from supervisors.
• Accurately compile data, summarize information, and provide written reports when required.
• Answer the telephone and receive visitors in a courteous and efficient manner.

Attendance and Punctuality

• Report to work at the assigned time and attend work consistently.
• Scan in or out using the employee scan system as appropriate.

Safety

• Complete tasks in a safe manner as prescribed by safety procedures.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment and dress appropriately.
• Display employee  at all times while on duty.
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately to the appropriate official.

Terms of Employment

• Full‑time, 8 hours per day – 12 months (240 days).
• Probationary period of 90 days; after 90 days, a permanent status decision will be rendered.
• Performance evaluated per the Board’s non‑performance policies.
• Annual salary based on experience (0–40) with increases for advanced degrees.

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Alison Chiasson, PRINCIPAL
• SOUTH LAFOURCHE HIGH SCHOOL
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