Custodian 1 or 2 (Landscaping)

State of Louisiana; Central (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the LSU Health New Orleans team as a Custodian 1 or 2, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions across state facilities. This entry-level position offers a competitive pay start and various comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and leave options. You will work under the guidance of a supervisor, ensuring that high standards of cleanliness are upheld in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid holidays and leave

Retirement system eligibility

Wellness benefits including fitness membership

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.
• Entry-level position with basic tasks.
• Willingness to perform manual tasks required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning elevated walkways and elevators.
• Maintaining cleanliness of restrooms and common areas.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Job description

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About This Job

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Property and Facilities is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Custodian 1 or 2. The hours of operation for this position is 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

This position is in a Career Progression Group

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Custodian 1 or 2

About This Job

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Property and Facilities is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Custodian 1 or 2. The hours of operation for this position is 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

This position is in a Career Progression Group

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Custodian 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Starting rate of pay for a Custodian 1 is $10 and Custodian 2 is $10.70 per hour. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the applicants’ qualifications.

Duties And Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Cleaning elevated walkways
• Cleaning elevators and stairwells
• Cleans glass windows and doors
• Parking garage, parking lot, sidewalk and curb maintenance
• Follows established procedures precisely to clean and maintain restrooms
• Follows established procedures precisely to perform periodic floor cleaning and maintenance duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

• This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
• Pre-employment Drug testing, Criminal Background check, and Physical are required.
• This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.
  
  

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings:LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

To apply to this posting, click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/19706

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.568.4835

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([e-mail]).

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No Experience Or Training Required.

Job Specification

Function Of Work:

To perform basic manual tasks in order to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings, facilities, institutions, etc.

Level Of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Close from a Custodian Supervisor A. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

Supervison Exercised:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

All state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from the Custodian 2 by the absence of experienced-level custodial tasks.

Job Duties And Other Information

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

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.

Assists in setting up tables, chairs, and other furniture for special meetings, banquets, or other occasions.

Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions.

Operates vacuum for cleaning carpeted areas.

Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for patients, residents, students, etc.

Reports needs for minor building and/or equipment repairs to a higher-level custodian.

Washes, dries, folds, and issues clothing, linens, etc. as assigned.

May perform basic grounds work by picking up trash, watering plants, etc.

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.

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 – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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