Custodian 2 (WAE/PRN)

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran 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. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Custodian/Housekeeper to clean on a daily basis, mop, disinfect, dust, and sweep assigned areas. To also strip, buff, wax, and disinfect floors in an assigned area on a regular basis using required industrial machinery. 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:

In the Custodian 2 role, you will: Clean contaminated trash bins & contaminated trash Decontaminate patient rooms, restrooms, and isolation rooms which contain biohazard wastes such as blood, urine, feces, and used needles. Dispose of infectious waste when necessary and document that proper procedures were followed. Report deficiencies such as paint peeling, water leaks in faucets/toilets, bugs in light covers, broken equipment, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Job Appointment/WAE (PRN)

Compensation:

This position includes a premium pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour physically worked.

Location:

Housekeeping Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in

Monroe, Louisiana Work Schedule:

WAE employees are only allowed to work 1245 hours within a twelve-month period and are not eligible for or entitled to state benefits, leave earning, and paid holidays.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is 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: Jamaile Burton Human Resources Analyst C Jamaile.

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