Custodian 1-3

State of Louisiana; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

The State of Louisiana is seeking a motivated Custodian to join ELMHS in Jackson, LA. The role involves performing routine custodial and environmental services while maintaining a safe, sanitary setting for clients and staff.

You will lead entry-level custodians, follow BBP/PPE protocols, and report safety hazards and regulatory violations to supervision. The position offers State benefits and longevity pay, with opportunities to advance within the housekeeping team.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• Routine custodial duties including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and floor care.
• Decontaminate areas with body fluids and dispose of biohazardous wastes safely.
• Serve as lead custodian over entry-level staff.
• Handle bloodborne pathogen waste spills using BBP PPE and SDS practices.
• Identify and report violations of regulatory standards to protect clients and staff.

Job description

About This Job

Division: Within the Housekeeping Department at ELMHS, located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana

ELMHS is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team in our housekeeping department. In this role, the selected candidate will perform routine custodial and environmental services duties, maintain a safe and sanitary setting for clients and staff, and provide lead support to entry-level housekeeping personnel within a secure behavioral health environment.

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 and Other Information

• Be responsible for routine custodial services duties that include: Dust walls, furniture, appliances and any surface capable of maintaining debris and dust, sweep/dust, wet mop, strip, wax, and buff floors in residences that house clients and in ancillary environments that present a high risk of client aggression and violence directed towards staff in which the custodian has limited mobility, communication, and response capability affecting work rate, work conditions, and personal safety of staff
• Clean and decontaminate areas where body fluids are present. Ensure that bio-hazardous wastes are properly disposed of. Maintain a safe environment for the different age clients we serve by correcting and reporting all safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Serve as lead custodian over entry-level custodians and less experienced Custodian 2s
• Handle bloodborne pathogens waste spills and special cleaning utilizing specialized training (Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP)/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Hazardous Chemicals: SDS Self-Paced).
• Identify, resolve, and/or report violations of regulatory standards within a restrictive environment and take measures to report and safeguard clients, staff, and visitors from risk associated with violations.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type

Probational or Promotional

Career Progression

This position may be filled as Custodian 1, 2, or 3 based on experience

Compensation

This position is eligible for a Facility Longevity premium pay starting at $1.00 (per hour physically worked)

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
[e-mail]
225-634-0680

State Employment Details

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.

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

Additional Family Information

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 and 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