Custodian

Overview

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 are in coordination 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. No experience or training required.

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

• Responsible for routine custodial services duties that include: dusting walls, furniture, appliances and any surface capable of accumulating debris and dust; sweeping, dusting, wet mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors in residences that house clients and in ancillary environments that present a high risk of client aggression and violence directed towards staff; work requires 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 blood borne pathogens waste spills and special cleaning utilizing specialized training (BBP/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.

• 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)

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

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

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