CUSTODIAN 1

About This Job

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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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: No experience or training required.

Job Specification

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. Supervision exercised: None. Location of work: All state agencies. Job distinctions: Differs from the Custodian 2 by the absence of experienced-level custodial tasks.

Job Duties and Other Information

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.

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 More information can be found at

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

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 (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others