State of Louisiana
Salary :
$1,733.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly Location :
Jackson, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
LVH213379CUSWAE Department:
DVA-LA Veterans Home Opening Date:
09/29/2025 Closing Date:
10/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking a hardworking and dependable
WAE Custodian
to assist with the upkeep and operation of the Housekeeping department. This role is vital in performing basic manual tasks in order to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings, facilities, institutions, etc. The ideal candidate a team player, willing to learn, and be able to maintain job requirements in a fast-paced environment. Join our dedicated team in serving those who served.
Minimum Qualifications No experience or training required.
Job 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: The WAE Custodian requires housekeeping work for the Louisiana Veterans' Home and will perform specific functions such as: Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
Empties and decontaminates trash containers; may assist in disposing of infectious waste. Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures. Learns to mix or blend cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks. Assists in setting up tables, chairs, and other furniture for special meetings, banquets, or other occasions. Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions. Operates vacuum for cleaning carpeted areas. Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for patients, residents, students, etc. Reports needs for minor building and/or equipment repairs to a higher-level custodian. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Classified WAE 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 or assessment is required 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: Alexis Scott Louisiana Veterans Home/Human Resources Analyst
225-634-4350 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
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
$1,733.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly Location :
Jackson, LA Job Type:
Classified Job Number:
LVH213379CUSWAE Department:
DVA-LA Veterans Home Opening Date:
09/29/2025 Closing Date:
10/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking a hardworking and dependable
WAE Custodian
to assist with the upkeep and operation of the Housekeeping department. This role is vital in performing basic manual tasks in order to maintain the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of state buildings, facilities, institutions, etc. The ideal candidate a team player, willing to learn, and be able to maintain job requirements in a fast-paced environment. Join our dedicated team in serving those who served.
Minimum Qualifications No experience or training required.
Job 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: The WAE Custodian requires housekeeping work for the Louisiana Veterans' Home and will perform specific functions such as: Cleans bathrooms, offices, hallways, and any other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
Empties and decontaminates trash containers; may assist in disposing of infectious waste. Moves, rearranges, and dusts furniture and fixtures. Learns to mix or blend cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various tasks. Assists in setting up tables, chairs, and other furniture for special meetings, banquets, or other occasions. Washes blinds, windows, and walls with prescribed solutions. Operates vacuum for cleaning carpeted areas. Strips, decontaminates, and makes beds for patients, residents, students, etc. Reports needs for minor building and/or equipment repairs to a higher-level custodian. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Classified WAE 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 or assessment is required 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: Alexis Scott Louisiana Veterans Home/Human Resources Analyst
225-634-4350 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
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others