Custodian

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing 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 them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

No experience or training required.

The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking a hardworking and dependable Custodian 1/2/3 to assist with the upkeep and operation of the Housekeeping department. This role is vital in performing basic manual tasks in order to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings, facilities, institutions, etc. The ideal candidate is a team player, willing to learn, and able to maintain job requirements in a fast‑paced environment.

Join our dedicated team in serving those who served.

• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Working Safely: The ability to maintain safety by following rules and procedures.

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• On a daily basis, cleans, mops, disinfects, dusts, and sweeps assigned area.
• Reports deficiencies such as paint peeling, water leaks in the faucets/toilets, bugs in the light fixtures, broken equipment, etc.
• Cleans contaminated trash bins. Decontaminates patient rooms, restrooms, and isolation rooms which contain biohazard wastes such as blood, urine, feces, and used needles.
• Strips, buffs, waxes, and disinfects floors to an assigned area on a regular basis using required industrial machinery.
• Mixes cleaning solution to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.

Appointment Type: Probational

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Alexis Scott
Louisiana Veterans Home/Human Resources Analyst
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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.