Custodian 1-3

Division: Within the Housekeeping Department at ELMHS, located in Jackson, LA The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana ELMHS is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team in our housekeeping department. In this role, the selected candidate will perform routine custodial and environmental services duties, maintain a safe and sanitary setting for clients and staff, and provide lead support to entry-level housekeeping personnel within a secure behavioral health environment. No experience or training required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Beresponsible for routine custodial services duties that include: Dust walls, furniture, appliances and any surface capable of maintaining debris and dust, sweep/dust, wet mop, strip, wax, and buff floors in residences that house clients and in ancillary environments that present a high risk of client aggression and violence directed towards staff in which the custodian has limited mobility, communication, and response capability affecting work rate, work conditions, and personal safety of staff Clean and decontaminate areas where body fluids are present. Ensure that bio-hazardous wastes are properly disposed of. Maintain a safe environment for the different age clients we serve by correcting and reporting all safety hazards to the supervisor. Serve as lead custodian over entry-level custodians and less experienced Custodian 2s Handle bloodborne pathogens waste spills and special cleaning utilizing specialized training (Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP)/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Hazardous Chemicals: SDS Self-Paced). Identify, resolve, and/or report violations of regulatory standards within a restrictive environment and take measures to report and safeguard clients, staff, and visitors from risk associated with violations. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Career Progression: This position may be filled as Custodian 1, 2, or 3 based on experience Compensation: This position is eligible for a Facility Longevity premium pay starting at $1.00 (per hour physically worked) Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Leigh Moore

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