custodian (2020) - Gretna, United States - Jefferson Parish, LA

    Jefferson Parish, LA
    Jefferson Parish, LA Gretna, United States

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    Description
    Salary : $24,948.00 Annually

    Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

    Job Type: Permanent

    Job Number: R

    Department: Jefferson Community Actions Programs - Head Start 1010

    Opening Date: 01/05/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Purpose of Announcement

    EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL TWO (2) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DRAINAGE AS WELL AS FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

    This employment list may also be used for FUTURE East & West Jefferson vacancies in various Departments.
    Kind of Work

    Routine cleaning work involving the performance of a variety of manual and custodial tasks in and around buildings such as dusting, mopping, waxing, cleaning, moving furniture and equipment, etc. Certain positions may require driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference on such positions.
    Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

    To qualify for employment, applicants must be free from condition which would prevent the safe and efficient performance of their essential duties and must have acceptable personal history backgrounds. The ability to follow simple written and oral instructions, and ability to perform heavy manual work.
    Kind of Examination

    (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

    NON-COMPETITIVE: All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Authorization for Interview letter for CUSTODIAN and a list of the Departments which hire for the position.

    Parish departments are authorized to hire, on a Conditional basis, candidates they have interviewed and determined to possess the basic qualifications for this non-competitive job classification. All forms authorizing the Personnel Department to make necessary record checks will be required by the hiring authority at the time of the interview and appointment. Satisfactory work and personal backgrounds, as determined by the Personnel Department, will then warrant regular appointment to the job.

    JOB POSTING NO: R
    DATE: 02/29/08
    AMENDED: 10/10/14
    RE-OPENED: 07/17/20

    Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:

    Application Offices

    East Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

    West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

    JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

    Vacation (Annual Leave)
    Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
    Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
    usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

    Sick Leave
    Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
    Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

    Holidays
    Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

    Life Insurance
    All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
    Extra insurance may be purchased.

    Medical Insurance
    An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
    dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
    the premiums for dependents.

    A Flexible Benefits Plan
    Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
    insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
    Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

    Retirement
    Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
    System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
    January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
    is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
    10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

    Tenure Payment
    Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
    Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.

    Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
    Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
    up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
    Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
    penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions

    Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
    may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

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    The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Some Custodian positions may require a current driver's license. Please select the option that best describes your qualifications:
    • I have a current driver's license issued by the State of Louisiana.
    • I have a current driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana.
    • I do not have a current driver's license.
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    A valid driver's license issued by a state other than Louisiana is acceptable for application. However, once an employment offer is extended for a position requiring driving, an applicant will have ten (10) days to obtain the required Louisiana license. Failure to obtain a Louisiana license will disqualify an applicant for permanent employment in any Custodian position that requires driving. Please check "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand the above driver's license requirement.
    • Yes
    • No
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