Custodian 2 WAE

About this Job This is a part-time position located at the State Museum in New Orleans, LA.This position will serve on a custodial crew performing routine manual tasks to maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of the Louisiana State Museum buildings and complexes.The Louisiana State Museum’s collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our state’s rich and diverse history and culture.Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found .Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:

• Works with a group of custodian or other employees to perform custodial-related duties to maintain the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of all the museum buildings and complexes.
• Performs tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, cleaning glass-pane windows, and using the proper cleaners and cleaning tools designed for each specific purpose.
• Empties trash cans and disinfects trash containers.
• Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures.
• Keeps outdoor entryways and sidewalks clean by sweeping, hosing, and pressure washing as necessary.
• Cleans and waxes floors using industrial mops for cleaning and applying waxes, and using specialized industrial equipment such as strippers, buffing, and polishing machines.
• Is able to read event and function forms and aid with the setting up and breaking down of tables, chairs, furniture, and audio-visual equipment required for special events, banquets, and meetings.
• Aids with the cleaning prior to, during, and after all special events, banquets, and meetings.
• Assists with the cutting of grass, trims shrubs, waters plants, and performs other related duties on the grounds when assigned.
• Has knowledge of how to operate lawn equipment such as riding lawn mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, and blowers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12-month period. **Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.**
Work Schedule: This position will report to work in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.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 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.*

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact:Pacee WallaceDepartment of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism1051 N. 3rd StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802Phone: 225-342-8202Louisiana 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 atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays 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 GovernorState 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):

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