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Custodian 2
Company: Louisiana Department of Civil Service
Job ID: 3147
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 
Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Physical ability to perform manual work plus six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, food service, or other related work.

NOTE:
May be required to demonstrate ability to perform manual work.

Function of Work:
To serve as leadworker over a custodial crew performing routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings and institutions; or, to perform higher level specialized custodial tasks.

Level of Work:
Experienced.

Supervision Received:
General from a Custodian Supervisor 1, or other agency supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:
Leadworker over Custodians 1.

Location of Work:
All state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Custodian 1 by the responsibility for performing leadworker tasks.

Differs from Custodian Supervisor 1 by lack of supervisory responsibility over a staff of 3-5 Custodians.

Serves as leadworker over a group of custodians or other employees.

Serves as assistant to a custodial supervisor or other agency supervisor if required.

Assists in orientation of new employees, orders supplies, keeps time and attendance records, and makes work assignments.

Washes laboratory glassware by hand and/or automated washer; sterilizes glass and instruments by autoclave or dryers.

Mixes or blends cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.

Serves, as needed, on a specialized floor maintenance crew whose work involves the principal responsibility for stripping, buffing, and waxing floors by using industrial grade machinery.

Serves, as needed, on a specialized set-up crew with principal responsibilities for setting up tables, chairs, and other furniture for special meetings, banquets, or other occasions.

Serves, as needed, as housekeeper of an institution official's home, such as a university president, etc.

Performs many varied custodial tasks related to the upkeep of buildings and grounds.

Performs custodial-related duties required to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions.

Benefits
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.
Flexible Working Arrangements – The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies.
Professional Development - The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage.
Insurance Coverage – Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State’s own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at www.groupbenefits.org.
Deferred Compensation – As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.
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 you years of service increase.
Retirement – The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS) is a qualified defined benefit pension and retirement plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. LASERS provides retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Additional information on this program can be found at www.lasers.louisiana.gov.


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