Custodian 1, 2, or 3

  • State of Louisiana
  • Jackson, Louisiana
  • Full Time

At Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, our mission is to operate health care programs which provide medical care and treatment for our residents with acute, subacute and chronic illnesses and/or disabilities resulting from trauma or genetic defects. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, and a sincere commitment to equality.

Were looking for a custodian to join our Housekeeping Departmenta patient-focused team working together to keep VFMC clean and decontaminated. The custodian plays a key role in making sure our residents have clean clothes and linens, clean furniture to sit on and even clean showers to bathe in and so much more!

If you're driven, and ready to start a new career with the State of Louisianathis could be the opportunity for you!

No experience or training required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties:

As a custodian you will be responsible for:

  • Cleaning, mopping, dusting and sweeping assigned areas on a daily basis. Washing Bedside Curtains, Cleaning Trash Cans, Cleaning blinds, Cleaning Bathrooms including commodes and face bowels, Mopping Dining Rooms. Cleaning contaminated trash bins, decontaminating patient rooms and restrooms which contain bio-hazardous wastes, such as blood, urine, used needles, etc. Dispose of infectious waste daily. Clean trash, cigarette butts and wash patios around exterior buildings.
  • Stripping, buffing, and waxing floors to an assigned area on a regular basis using required industrial machinery. Vacuuming by using a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Cleaning furniture, walls, baseboards, doors, mirrors and shower stalls by using chemical cleansers required for health standards.

  • Loading, unloading, and operating commercial size washers, dryers and other laundry equipment. Stacking laundry and linen. Shaking out linen prior to processing through the dryers. Checking laundry in and out against a laundry list and recording any discrepancies. Picking up and delivering linen and laundry to patient buildings. Cleaning assigned work area and equipment by sweeping, mopping, and dusting and emptying trash containers.

  • Reporting damaged laundry items to supervisor!

  • Steam cleaning outside of buildings, windows and walkways using an industrial steam cleaner. Removing insects in lighting fixtures, bug containers, bug lights etc. Mixing cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks.

  • Attending in-service training required by HCFA and/or the hospital pertaining to safety, bio-hazardous materials, chemical safety, new equipment orientation, infections control procedures, etc.

  • Performing other custodial tasks necessary for the smooth operation of the facility.

Position-Specific Details:

  • Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional or Permanent

  • Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Custodian 1, 2 or 3

  • Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

  • Compensation: This position is eligible for longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
Lacey Bradham, Marsha Perry, or Tamekia Miles, HR Dept.
5002 Hwy 10, Jackson, LA 70748
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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

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Job ID: 485971979
Originally Posted on: 7/19/2025

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