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Custodian 1-3

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.

Requirements

No experience or training required.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:

  • Maintains sanitary environment and responsible for various routine custodial services duties that include, but are not limited to: dusting any surface capable of maintaining debris and dust, sweeping, 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. 
  • Cleans and decontaminates areas where body fluids are present. Replace, strip, decontaminate, and make patient beds.
  • Ensure that bio-hazardous wastes are properly disposed of, and maintain a safe environment for the patients served by reporting all safety hazards to 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 crisis situations. Attend 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.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 

Contact Information: 

For further information about this vacancy, contact: 

Kelcie Cox

Central Louisiana State Hospital

6250 Esler Field Road, Pineville, LA 71360

Kelcie.Cox@LA.GOV

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


Date Posted
03/06/2026
Job Reference
CLSH-2026-22
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Pineville, LA 70802
Category
Operations
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