FUNCTION OF WORK

To perform manual tasks in order to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings, facilities, institutions, etc.

LEVEL OF WORK

Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General from a Custodian Supervisor A. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

LOCATION OF WORK

All state agencies.

JOB DISTINCTIONS

Differs from Custodian 1 by the presence of experienced-level custodial tasks. Differs from Custodian 3 by the absence of advanced-level custodial tasks.

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Mixes or blends cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.
• Strips, cleans, and polishes floors using industrial-grade machines.
• Follows procedures for disposing of infectious waste.
• Maintains custodial equipment; reports needs for minor building and/or equipment repairs to a higher-level custodian.
• Sets up tables, chairs, and other furniture for special meetings, banquets, or other occasions as assigned.
• Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions.
• Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.
• Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for patients, residents, students, etc.
• May perform grounds work by picking up trash, watering plants, light mowing, weed trimming, etc.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• 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

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others