CUSTODIAN 1, 2 OR 3

About This Job

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of custodial services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Custodian 1, 2 or 3 that combines sanitation and infection control with excellence genuine care for those who served. You'll maintain cleanliness for the facility which services over 150 veterans.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Works in the housekeeping department, includes extensive daily cleaning, mopping, disinfecting the veterans' rooms and the entire building.
• Discuss evaluations and performance, provide by the Custodian Supervisor A, which she recommends disciplinary actions when needed, and conflict resolution.
• Assure Quality Assurance through audits and staff in-services, aiding in improvement in the custodian department and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
• Reports resident complaints and incidents, collaborating with Custodian Supervisor A to ensure all complaints and incidents are properly handled.
• Safety, maintain a safe, clean and effective work environment for residents and employees.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Custodian 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation: This position is eligible for an additional Premium Pay of $3.00/HR for hours worked only.

Work Schedule: Hours are from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. to include some weekends and holidays.

How To Apply:

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

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES - SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

985-479-4080

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

Benefits

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
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• 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