Custodian 1 - 2

Supplemental Information

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.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Custodian 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

The position will be filled by a probation appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee. A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.

THE PAY INFORMATION FOR THE POSITION IS AS FOLLOWS:

CUSTODIAN 1: $10.00/HR + premium pay of $2.00 PER HOUR WORKED

CUSTODIAN 2: $10.70/HR + premium pay of $2.00 PER HOUR WORKED

There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.

No Civil Service test scoreis 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 by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account.

DISQUALIFICATION:

While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:

Failure to fully complete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed)

Submission of a resume and/or SF-10 application in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered.

Failure to list complete license information (if applicable to the job position).

Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.

For further information about this posting contact:

Cassandra Bell-Atkins

LDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home

3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

Bossier City, LA 71112

Cassandra.Bell-Atkins@vetaffairs.la.gov

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training required.

NOTE:

May be required to demonstrate physical ability to perform manual work.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To perform routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings and institutions.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Close from a Custodian 2 or agency supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

All state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from the Custodian 2 by lack of lead worker responsibilities and/or performance of more highly skilled custodian assignments.

Examples of Work

Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.

Empties and decontaminates trash containers.

Disposes of infectious waste when assigned.

Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.

Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.

Cleans and waxes floors using industrial-size mops and/or machines.

Strips and polishes floors using buffing machines.

Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions.

Sweeps sidewalks, porches, and tiled surfaces.

Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.

Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for patients, residents, students, or inmates.

Maintains equipment; reports needs for painting and minor building or equipment repair to supervisor.

Replaces light bulbs and/or reports safety hazards to supervisor.

Folds and issues clothing and linen when assigned.

Cuts grass, trims shrubs, waters plants, and performs other related duties on the grounds when assigned.

Performs custodial related duties necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.

Performs many varied custodial tasks necessary for the upkeep of buildings and grounds.