CUSTODIAN 1

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.  The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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

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CUSTODIAN 1 

$800.00 BI-WEEKLY / $10.00 PER HOUR. 

PREMIUM PAY:   $3.00/HR - Worked Hours Only 

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Cathy W. Sullivan

Southeast La Veterans Home/Human Resources Department

4080 West Airline Highway Reserve, La 70084

985-479-4080

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.

Salary : $1,733 - $3,120