CUSTODIAN 1, 2, or 3

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay $3.00/hour

Job summary

State of Louisiana Southeast LA Veterans Home seeks a Custodian 1/2/3 to perform daily cleaning, disinfection, and housekeeping duties for a facility serving over 150 veterans. The role includes audits, in-services, and adherence to policies, with responsibility for resident safety and cleanliness.

The position is probational, with potential progression to Custodian 1, 2, or 3 depending on qualifications. Premium pay of $3.00/hour applies to hours worked.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive daily cleaning, mopping, and disinfection of veterans' rooms and the building.
• Support quality assurance through audits and staff in-services, aiding improvements in the custodian department and adherence to policy.
• Report resident complaints and incidents and assist Supervisor with resolution.
• Maintain a safe, clean and effective work environment for residents and staff.

Job description

About This Job

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of custodial services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Custodian 1, 2 or 3 that combines sanitation and infection control with excellence genuine care for those who served. You'll maintain cleanliness for the facility which services over 150 veterans.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Works in the housekeeping department, includes extensive daily cleaning, mopping, disinfecting the veterans rooms and the entire building.
• Discuss evaluations and performance, provide by the Custodian Supervisor A, which she recommends disciplinary actions when needed, and conflict resolution.
• Assure Quality Assurance through audits and staff in-services, aiding in improvement in the custodian department and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
• Reports resident complaints and incidents, collaborating with Custodian Supervisor A to ensure all complaints and incidents are properly handled.
• Safety, maintain a safe, clean and effective work environment for residents and employees.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Custodian 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation

This position is eligible for an additional Premium Pay of $3.00/HR for hours worked only.

Work Schedule

Hours are from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. to include some weekends and holidays.

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

Contact Information

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES - SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

985-479-4080

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.

Benefits

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

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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