Custodian

This is the first of three levels in the Custodial Services series. Incumbents are responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of assigned facilities. Responsibilities may include sweeping; mopping; vacuuming; emptying trash; dusting, sanitizing bathrooms and/or kitchens; monitoring supply inventories; and setting up for events.

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Performs a variety of general custodial and/or sanitizing duties including cleaning restrooms, kitchens, and grounds; dusting; mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming floors; replenishing toilet paper, towels, and soap; delivering supplies and materials; washing walls, windows, doors, and handles; and/or performing other related activities.
• Performs manual labor activities, which includes gathering materials and equipment, placing materials in proper locations, moving furniture and equipment, climbing and working on ladders, and/or performing other related activities.
• Operates and maintains a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and/or operational equipment and tools.
• Collects and disposes of trash from grounds and buildings.
• Monitors available inventory and notifies appropriate individual(s) when stock levels reach specified levels.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic cleaning techniques;
• Tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment;
• Chemicals and chemical mixtures;
• Applicable equipment and tools;
• Applicable chemicals and their usage;
• Inventory monitoring principles;
• Safe work practices.

• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, buildings, and other facilities;
• Using vacuums and/or other applicable custodial equipment;
• Proper handling of chemicals;
• Using applicable tools and equipment;
• Monitoring inventory;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, climbing, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

WORK SCHEDULES Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:

• Part-time
• Full-time
• Temporary
• Rotating shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• 4/10s
• 9/80s
• 5/8s

VACATION Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

HOLIDAYS Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:

• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day & Friday after
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• One (1) Personal Day

RETIREMENT Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.

SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.

ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.

LIFE INSURANCE Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.

• Supplemental Life and AD & D
  • Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000. Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.

VISION A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.

MAJOR MEDICAL Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.

DISCOUNTS

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