Salary : $2,432.00 - $4,375.00 Monthly Location : Jackson, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: ELMHS5.22.26CUSTSA Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health Opening Date: 05/22/2026 Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana ELMHS is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team in our housekeeping department. Minimum Qualifications Two years 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 here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: In this role, you will:
- Assign duties and responsibilities to subordinate Custodian staff located in various units of ELMHS.
- Provide oversight and support to ensure that duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with ELMHS policies, procedures and protocols.
- Provide unit-specific orientation and competency assessment for subordinate Custodian Staff
- Inspect assigned buildings to assure compliance with assigned duties. Utilizes the Continuous Performance Management system to document subordinate custodial staff performance.
- Oversee procedures for subordinate staff in the cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation of areas in which body fluids are present.
- Verify the proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste. Reports all safety hazards in a timely manner.
- Conducts random inspections of Custodial Services equipment to ensure functionality and safety
Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Division: Within the Housekeeping Department at ELMHS, located in Jackson, LA 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).Resumeswill 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: Leigh Moore ELMHS HR
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01 Are you a current employee of ELMHS?
02 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
03 If 'Yes', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'No', enter N/A 04 Please explain your 2 years of experience in custodial, housekeeping, grounds keeping, or food service work. Required Question
