Custodian 1 - WAE
GovernmentJobs.com, Kentwood, LA, United States
Job Title
Custodian (WAE)
Job Description
The Louisiana Office of Tourism's vision is to market and promote the brand of Feed Your Soul showcasing Louisiana as a travel destination, increasing revenue generated by the tourism industry and contributing to the economic impact of tourism in all 64 parishes. The Office of Tourism partners with tourism professionals and industry stakeholders in private and public sectors to extend and enhance their efforts to reach domestic and international consumers and travel trade.
We are seeking a reliable Custodian (WAE) to support the cleanliness, safety, and overall upkeep of our facilities on an as-needed basis. This position is responsible for routine cleaning, basic maintenance tasks, and ensuring a sanitary environment for staff and visitors. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Perform custodial duties to maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for visitors at the Welcome Center
Clean and service restrooms, offices, hallways, and outdoor areas (including adjacent sidewalks) using appropriate equipment and techniques
Empty, disinfect, and properly dispose of trash, including infectious waste in compliance with regulations
Identify and address minor safety hazards; report maintenance and safety concerns to supervisor
Assist with receiving, unloading, and stocking brochure materials as needed
Monitor facility conditions and report repair needs related to building systems (HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, etc.)
Safely perform physical tasks including lifting up to 30 pounds and using ladders
Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency availability
Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and strong customer service skills
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.
Work Schedule:
16-24 Hours weekly. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed and be available on weekends and holidays.
Location: Kentwood Welcome Center in Kentwood, LA.
Benefits
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave
Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 (www.lasersonline.org)
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Employer
State of Louisiana
Location
Kentwood, LA
Salary
$1,733.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly
Job Number
CRT-2026-220009-KW
Department
Culture Rec & Tourism-Tourism
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
4/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training required.
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 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Katelyn Wale
Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
1051 N 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
kwale@crt.la.gov
Custodian (WAE)
Job Description
The Louisiana Office of Tourism's vision is to market and promote the brand of Feed Your Soul showcasing Louisiana as a travel destination, increasing revenue generated by the tourism industry and contributing to the economic impact of tourism in all 64 parishes. The Office of Tourism partners with tourism professionals and industry stakeholders in private and public sectors to extend and enhance their efforts to reach domestic and international consumers and travel trade.
We are seeking a reliable Custodian (WAE) to support the cleanliness, safety, and overall upkeep of our facilities on an as-needed basis. This position is responsible for routine cleaning, basic maintenance tasks, and ensuring a sanitary environment for staff and visitors. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Perform custodial duties to maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for visitors at the Welcome Center
Clean and service restrooms, offices, hallways, and outdoor areas (including adjacent sidewalks) using appropriate equipment and techniques
Empty, disinfect, and properly dispose of trash, including infectious waste in compliance with regulations
Identify and address minor safety hazards; report maintenance and safety concerns to supervisor
Assist with receiving, unloading, and stocking brochure materials as needed
Monitor facility conditions and report repair needs related to building systems (HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, etc.)
Safely perform physical tasks including lifting up to 30 pounds and using ladders
Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency availability
Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and strong customer service skills
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.
Work Schedule:
16-24 Hours weekly. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed and be available on weekends and holidays.
Location: Kentwood Welcome Center in Kentwood, LA.
Benefits
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave
Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 (www.lasersonline.org)
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Employer
State of Louisiana
Location
Kentwood, LA
Salary
$1,733.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly
Job Number
CRT-2026-220009-KW
Department
Culture Rec & Tourism-Tourism
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
4/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training required.
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 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Katelyn Wale
Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
1051 N 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
kwale@crt.la.gov