Custodian III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

30d•$2,963 - $3,548•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian III performs highly complex, senior-level custodial work at the Austin State Supported Living Center. The role involves coordinating and performing cleaning and sanitizing in center buildings and resident homes, providing housekeeping services in a residential setting, and inspecting buildings and equipment. The Custodian III orders and restocks supplies and equipment and provides backup to other custodians as needed. The position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The role supports a campus-based facility serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The position may require rotating or alternate shift assignments, extended hours, overtime, on-call duty, and work at an alternate location to meet operational or disaster-response needs.

Requirements

At least six months of paid custodial or housekeeping experience.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures, including dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
Knowledge of floor stripping and waxing.
Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and shower stalls.
Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
Skills in using custodial materials and chemicals and operating custodial equipment.
Skills in using and maintaining building maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to stay on task and complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk on hard floors for extended periods.
Ability to work harmoniously and productively with coworkers and patients.
Ability to work irregular hours.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one no later than 90 days after hire to drive a state vehicle. Applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record from that state; an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must pass fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and specified registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Males ages 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Employees are subject to random drug testing.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is preferred.
One year of paid custodial or housekeeping experience is preferred.
One year of experience working in an environment with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned; work a specific, rotating, or alternate shift, extended hours, overtime, or on-call rotations as operationally required.
Maintain custodial supplies, chemicals, equipment, and usage records, as well as building-property maintenance tools and equipment; ensure proper use, maintenance, and minor repairs where necessary; restock supplies.
Coordinate and perform cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting of restrooms, office surfaces and furniture, programming areas, resident homes and bedrooms, and other facility areas; collect and dispose of waste and trash regularly.
Ensure resident homes and units meet or exceed cleanliness, health and safety, and infection-control standards; inspect buildings, identify problem areas, and ensure follow-up occurs.
Assist the Custodian Manager in implementing the safety and infection-control program.
Oversee Custodians I and II as needed and assist the Custodial Manager with staff training and coaching.
Participate in or support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation, potentially at an alternate shift or location.