Custodian

Southeast Community Health Systems; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Community Health Systems in Zachary, LA is seeking personnel to perform routine and preventive maintenance on buildings and mechanical systems. The role includes cleaning, disinfection, and basic upkeep to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities cover floors, bathrooms, common areas, and adherence to safety guidelines, with opportunities to participate in trainings and meetings. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Language skills: ability to read simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Mathematical skills: basic arithmetic with fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning: follow written or oral instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on buildings and mechanical systems.
• Keep designated areas clean and sanitized within the site.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust surfaces; empty trash and biohazard containers.
• Disinfect bathrooms; refill tissue, towels, soap and sanitizer.
• Follow MSDS guidelines and report safety or quality concerns to supervision.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The essential duties are to perform routine and preventive maintenance and repair procedures on buildings, mechanical equipment and utility systems.

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of designated area within site.
• Sweep and mop all floors and vacuum carpets and dust all surfaces.
• Empty all trash receptacles and biohazard containers.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, refill tissue, paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, etc.
• Clean and disinfect all countertops, exterior of appliances (refrigerators, microwaves, etc.) and furniture.
• Clean glass on entrances and exits and all interior glass as needed.
• Clean all stainless (bathrooms, kick plates, sinks, water fountains, door hardware
• Sweep all entrance and exit areas (porches, sidewalks)
• Ensure MSDS sheets are current for all chemicals. Adhere to all applicable Environment of Care Standards. Report any quality or safety related matters to immediate supervisor
• Monthly: Assist in preparation to buff all VCT floors.
• Semi-Annual: Strip and wax (scrub and re-coat as needed) VCT floors with 4 coats of high solids wax; Clean all window interior and exterior (entire building).
• Annual: Strip and wax (scrub and re-coast as needed VCT floors with wax; clean all windows.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings and participate in webinars and/or seminars as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Language skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning ability: Must have ability to apply common understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Louisiana Driver's license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear.

Work Environment

The employee will work with cleaning general cleaning solutions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary Description

$13 - $20 per hour