Custodian 2 WAE

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a part-time custodial team member to maintain cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of museum buildings and grounds. The role supports events and may require evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants should have at least six months of custodial or related experience; pay varies by experience, and the position is classified as Part-time WAE with a 1,245-hour annual limit. This is an in-office role with local duties.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, cleaning glass, and using cleaners and tools as appropriate.
• Empties trash and disinfects containers.
• Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Keeps outdoor entryways and sidewalks clean by sweeping, hosing, and pressure washing as needed.
• Cleans and waxes flooring using industrial equipment and cleaners.
• Reads event forms and assists with setup/breakdown of tables, chairs, and AV equipment for events.
• Assists with lawn care and operates equipment like mowers, weed eaters, and blowers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Job description

This is a part-time position located at the State Museum in New Orleans, LA.

This position will serve on a custodial crew performing routine manual tasks to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of the Louisiana State Museum buildings and complexes.

The Louisiana State Museum’s collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our state’s rich and diverse history and culture.

Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.

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

Job Duties

• Performs tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, cleaning glass paned windows, and using proper cleaner and tools designed for each specific purpose.
• Empties trash cans and disinfects trash containers.
• Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Keeps outdoor entry ways and sidewalks clean by sweeping, hosing, and pressure washing as necessary.
• Cleans and waxes flooring using industrial sized mops for cleaning and applying waxes, and using specialized industrial equipment such as strippers, buffing, and polishing machines.
• Is able to read event and function forms and aid with the setting up and breaking down of tables, chairs, furniture, and audio-video equipment required for special events, banquets, and meetings. Aids with cleaning prior to, during, and after all special events, banquets, and meetings.
• Assists with the cutting of grass, trimming shrubs, watering plants, and performs other related duties on the grounds when assigned. Have the knowledge to operate lawn equipment such as riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, and blowers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

• Location: This position is based in New Orleans, LA.
• Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12-month period. Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.
• Work Schedule: This is a part-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Compensation: Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and/or certification, so please be sure to include all education and work experience for consideration.

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

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Pacee Wallace

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone: [phone]

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