Custodian 1-3

State of Louisiana•Jackson, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elayn Hunt Correctional Center (ELMHS) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the housekeeping department. This role involves performing routine custodial services in residences and ancillary environments, with a focus on maintaining a safe and clean environment for clients and staff. The position may be filled at Custodian 1, 2, or 3 levels depending on experience. This position is eligible for a Facility Longevity premium pay starting at $1.00 per hour physically worked.

Requirements

No experience or training required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as Custodian 2 or 3
Specialized training in Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP)/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Hazardous Chemicals: SDS Self-Paced.

Responsibilities

Dust walls, furniture, appliances and any surface capable of maintaining debris and dust.
Sweep/dust, wet mop, strip, wax, and buff floors in residences that house clients and in ancillary environments that present a high risk of client aggression and violence directed towards staff in which the custodian has 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 bloodborne pathogens waste spills and special cleaning utilizing specialized training (Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP)/Personal Protective Equipment (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.