Custodian 2

About this Job

LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40+ years legacy as a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023, 2024, and 2026 was rated No. 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com and was named a World's Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023.

We are looking for a Custodian 2 to join our team who takes pride in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of state buildings and facilities. This position serves as a lead worker over a custodial crew performing routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings and institutions; to perform higher-level specialized custodial tasks. Works closely with other custodial staff and supervisors. We are a 24/7 residential school.

To learn more about our campus, please visit www.lsmsa.eduJob Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information

JOB DUTIES:

• Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing
• 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
• Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas
• Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for residents, students, guests, etc.
• Serves as assistant supervisor or other agency supervisor if required
• Washes laboratory glassware by hand and/or automated washer; sterilizes glass and instruments by autoclave or dryers

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Work Schedule: Typical work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Weekends, holidays, or extended hours above and beyond the typical work week may be required.

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 section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job titles 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 of your application. The application may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Anne Dejoie-Lucas, Human Resources Manager Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts 715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457 (318) 357-2521 alucas@lsmsa.edu

LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination

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:

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 – 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):

• 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