Posting number: CLSH-2026-81
Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities
Division: Central LA State Hospital
Job classification: CUSTODIAN 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Mental Health, Custodial
CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.
CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible
CLSH VALUES “I CARE”: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Housekeeping Department as a Custodian 1-3 who performs basic manual tasks in order to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings, facilities, institutions, etc.
The Custodian 1-3 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.
No experience or training required.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Maintains a sanitary environment and is responsible for various routine custodial service duties that include, but are not limited to:
Dust walls, furniture, appliances, and any surface capable of accumulating debris and dust; sweep/dust; clean blinds and
windows, wet mop, strip, wax, and buff floors in patient care areas that house patients and in ancillary buildings.
Cleans and disinfects all restrooms, shower areas, and laundry equipment daily and as needed.
Performs custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness of the exteriors of the buildings, adjacent grounds, and areas that fall under
the operational control of ownership of their department. Sweeps sidewalks, porches, and cleans outside of buildings.
Cleans and decontaminates areas where body fluids are present. Mix cleaning solutions to proper concentrations. Replace,
strip, decontaminate, and make patient beds.
Ensure that biohazardous waste is properly disposed of, and maintain a safe environment for the patients served by reporting all safety hazards to the supervisor.
Check and maintain an adequate supply of cleaning products, paper products, and personal items for patients and staff.
Ensure housekeeping carts have current safety data sheets. Inform staff of problems that would adversely impact the environment, cleanliness, or safety.
Trains in non-violent crisis intervention to avoid, avert, and properly respond to patients in crises. Attends in-services and training on proper procedures, products, and chemicals and use of proper personal protective equipment.
Responds to emergency, on-call duties, and all other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the Custodial Services Department of CLSH.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotional, Demotion, Probational, and Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Custodian 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: Custodian 1 Minimum Hire Rate: $10.00; Custodian 2 Minimum Hire Rate: $10.70; Custodian 3 Minimum Hire Rate-$12.25
Position is eligible for Longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour.
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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information:
Kelcie Cox
Central Louisiana State Hospital
6250 Esler Field Road, Pineville, LA 71360
Kelcie.Cox@LA.GOV
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