CUSTODIAN

CLSH MISSION

Strive to provide quality, person‑centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible.

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Housekeeping Department as a Custodian 1-3 who performs basic manual tasks in order to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings, facilities, institutions, etc.

The Custodian 1-3 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to ensure the integration and coordination of hospital‑community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

No experience or training required.

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

• Maintains sanitary environment and is responsible for various routine custodial services duties that include, but are not limited to: dust walls, furniture, appliances, and any surface capable of maintaining debris and dust; sweep/dust, clean blinds and windows; wet mop, strip, wax, and buff floors in patient care areas and ancillary buildings; cleans and disinfects all restrooms, shower areas, and laundry equipment daily and as needed.
• Performs custodial tasks to maintain the cleanliness of the exteriors of the buildings, adjacent grounds, and areas under the operational control of the department. Sweeps sidewalks and porches, cleans outside of buildings, decontaminates areas where bodily fluids are present, mixes cleaning solutions to properproto concentrations, and replaces, strips, decontaminates, and makes patient beds.
• Ensures that bio‑hazardous wastes are properly disposed of, and maintains a safe environment for patients by reporting all safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Checks and maintains an adequate supply of cleaning productshão, paper products, and personal items for patients and staff; ensures housekeeping carts have current safety data sheets; informs staff of problems that would adversely impact environment cleanliness or safety.
• Tr nilo in non‑violent crisis intervention to avoid, avert, and properly respond to patients in crisis situations; attends in‑services and training on proper procedures, products and chemicals, and use of proper personal protective equipment.
• Responds to emergencies, on‑call duties, and all other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the Custodial Services Department.

Appointment Type:
Promotional, Demotion, Probational, and Job Appointment.

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Custodian 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday.

Compensation:
Custodian 1 Minimum Hire Rate: $10.00;
Custodian 2 Minimum Hire Rate: $10.70;
Custodian 3 Minimum Hire Rate: $12.25.

• Position is eligible for longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as for 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.

Kelcie Cox

Central Louisiana State Hospital

6250 Esler Field Road, Pineville, LA 71360

Kelcie.

Cox

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