Juvenile Detention Housekeeper (2044)

Jefferson Parish • West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to perform a variety of basic housekeeping and laundry duties in the L. Robert Rivarde Juvenile Detention Center. Work primarily entails the daily washing, drying, folding, storage and inventory of clothing and linens at the center. Handles the care and storage of linens and clothes. Washes, dries, folds and collects linens and clothes. Performs general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, sweeping, etc. Daily collection of all soiled clothing and linens from girls and boys respective areas and from the kitchen. Launders juvenile detention home linen and personal clothing of detained juveniles according to set procedure. Folds laundry and returns to designated places. Keeps and maintains a record of clothing and linen inventory, and re-orders supplies as needed. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

Requirements

• At least six (6) months of work experience involving general housekeeping duties.
• Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of basic housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Wash, dry, fold, store, and inventory clothing and linens.
• Handle the care and storage of linens and clothes.
• Collect soiled clothing and linens from designated areas and the kitchen.
• Launder juvenile detention home linen and personal clothing of detained juveniles.
• Fold laundry and return to designated places.
• Maintain a record of clothing and linen inventory.
• Re-order supplies as needed.
• Serve as an essential, emergency duty status worker.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed