Custodian 2 WAE

Grambling State University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans is hiring for a part-time custodian to perform routine cleaning and maintenance across museum buildings and grounds. The role supports daily operations with responsibilities including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, trash disposal, and preparation for special events.

Candidate will assist with event setups, grounds work, and routine upkeep; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial/housekeeping/groundskeeping/food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, cleaning glass windows with appropriate cleaners and tools.
• Emptying trash and disinfecting trash containers.
• Moving and dusting furniture and fixtures; arranging as needed.
• Maintaining outdoor entryways and sidewalks by sweeping, hosing and pressure washing.
• Cleaning and waxing flooring with industrial equipment and waxes; operating strippers, buffing and polishing machines.
• Reading event forms and assisting with setup/breakdown of tables, chairs, and AV equipment for events.
• Assisting with lawn care: mowing, trimming shrubs, watering plants; operating lawn equipment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

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.

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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