Custodian 1 or 2 (Landscaping)

Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health New Orleans is hiring for Custodian 1 or 2 positions with responsibilities including maintaining cleanliness and sanitary conditions of various facilities. This career progression opportunity offers a starting hourly pay of $10, and comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees.

Benefits

Health, life, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Generous annual and sick leave

Employee health primary care clinic

Wellness benefits with complimentary fitness center membership

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance option

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.
• Basic manual tasks to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning elevated walkways, elevators, and stairwells.
• Cleansing glass windows and doors.
• Maintaining restrooms according to established procedures.

Job description

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: No experience or training required. 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.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.