Custodian 2

Posting number: NELVHCUST-226016-091126

Department: DVA-NE LA Veterans Home

Job classification: CUSTODIAN 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Custodial

Summary

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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.

Examples of duties

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

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Clean contaminated trash bins & contaminated trash
• Decontaminate patient rooms, restrooms, and isolation rooms that contain biohazardous waste 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: Probational or Promotional

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

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).Resumeswill 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:

Talyah Lewis

DVA-NE Louisiana Veterans Home

Human Resources Supervisor

Talyah.Lewis@la.gov

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