Custodian 2
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Custodian 2
Salary
$1,855.00 - $3,338.00 Monthly
Location
Monroe, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
NELVH- CUST-
Department
DVA-NE LA Veterans Home
Opening Date
08/10/2026
Closing Date
8/15/ :59 PM Central
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Description
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Benefits
About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of 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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionateCustodian/Housekeeper to clean on a daily basis, mop, disinfect, dust, and sweep assigned areas. To also strip, buff, wax, and disinfect floors in an assigned area on a regular basis using required industrial machinery.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere ( .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In the Custodian 2 role, you will:
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Clean contaminated trash bins & contaminated trash
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Decontaminate patient rooms, restrooms, and isolation rooms that contain biohazard wastes such as blood, urine, feces, and used needles.
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Dispose of infectious waste when necessary and document that proper procedures were followed.
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Report deficiencies such as paint peeling, water leaks in faucets/toilets, bugs in light covers, broken equipment, etc.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Compensation: This position includes a premium pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour physically worked.
Location: Housekeeping Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana
How To Apply:
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jamaile Burton
DVA-NE Louisiana Veterans Home
Human Resources Analyst C
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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New Year's Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
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Mardi Gras,
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Good Friday,
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Memorial Day,
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Independence Day,
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Labor Day,
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Veteran's Day,
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Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system
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Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
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Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
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