Custodian II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•San Antonio, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II performs moderately complex (journey-level) custodial work. Cleans, dusts, disinfects, and sanitizes to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Operates floor maintenance equipment such as strippers, buffers, vacuums, and extractors. Requests and restocks supplies as necessary. Assists in conducting inspections of buildings and equipment for cleanliness and needed repairs. Assists in performing minor building and equipment repairs and installations. Accountable for maintaining assigned custodial equipment in good working order. Maintains outside areas around the hospital, clears trash and debris. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Requirements

Knowledge of cleaning methods, standards, and sanitation regulations
Knowledge of infection control principles and methods
Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods
Skills in the use of custodial equipment, materials, and the safe handling chemicals
Skills in the use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment
Ability to stay on task and complete work timely.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand/walk on hard floors for extended periods.
Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co-workers and patients.
Ability to work irregular hours.
Six months work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in custodial or environmental services work in a nursing home, hospital, residential facility, hotel or other similar residential equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Performs custodial functions timely and with high quality including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning windows and light fixtures. Ensures proper sanitization and disinfection in accordance with training received.
Cleans and maintains floors, restrooms, nurses’ station, and other areas in accordance with established procedures and safety measures.
Maintains and cleans the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, empties trash, reports needed repairs. Replenishes supplies as needed.
Coaches other custodians as needed.
Inspects assigned buildings and areas for cleanliness, completed work, and needed minor repairs, and performs minor maintenance.
Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Protects confidential information. Maintains inventory and equipment records.
Helps patients maintain optimal health and provides a safe environment for self, persons served and others.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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