CUSTODIAN 1 - 2

State of Louisiana; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking a Custodian to join the Northwest LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, LA. The role involves cleaning bathrooms, offices, hallways and other areas, with duties including trash disposal, dusting and moving furniture.

Work is on an 8-hour shift schedule, weekends included, with starting pay between $10.00 and $10.70 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour premium. Appointment type is Probational or Promotional, with potential progression to Custodian 1 or 2.

Qualifications

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways and other areas as assigned.
• Learns to mix or blend cleaning solutions to proper concentrations.
• Follows safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and polishing.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers and may assist with infectious waste.
• Moves, rearranges and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Learns to mix cleaning solutions to proper concentrations.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitation

Dusting

Teamwork

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. This position is located in the Housekeeping Department of the Northwest LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Job Duties:

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers; may assist in disposing of infectious waste.
• Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Learns to mix or blend cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Custodian 1 or 2.

Work Schedule: Work hours consists of 8 hour shifts that include weekends..

Compensation: This position has a starting rate range of $10.00/hr to $10.70/hr and is eligible for premium pay of $2.00 per hour worked.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s).

Contact Information:

For further information about this posting contact:

Cassandra Bell-Atkins

LDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home

3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

Bossier City, LA 71112

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