Custodian III

Department of Public Safety•San Antonio, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. 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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. The Custodian III performs highly complex (senior-level) custodial work. Responsibilities include performing, coordinating, cleaning, and sanitizing state hospital buildings and treatment units; providing housekeeping services in a clinical setting, which also involves conducting inspections of the buildings and equipment. The Custodian III orders and restocks supplies and equipment and provides backup to other custodians as needed. Works under limited supervision, with considerable 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures to include how to dust, sweep and mop.
Knowledge of how to strip and wax floors.
Knowledge of how to clean and disinfect restrooms and shower stalls.
Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
Skills in the use of custodial materials and chemicals, and in the operation of custodial equipment.
Skills in the use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
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.
One year of experience in a custodial/housekeeping in custodial or environmental services work in a nursing home, hospital, residential facility, hotel or other similar residential equivalent OR Eighteen (18) months proven work experience.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.
Bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Performs highly complex (senior-level) custodial work.
Performs, coordinates, cleaning, and sanitizing state hospital buildings and treatment units.
Provides housekeeping services in a clinical setting.
Conducts inspections of the buildings and equipment.
Orders and restocks supplies and equipment.
Provides backup to other custodians as needed.
Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Maintains cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
Maintains records of the supplies used, and building property maintenance tools/equipment.
Ensures proper usage and maintenance, and if necessary, minor repairs on buildings and equipment (i.e., buffers, waxing machines, biohazard disposal units, vacuums, etc.).
Ensures custodial supplies are restocked.
Coordinates and performs the cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting restrooms, all office surfaces/furniture, treatment areas, patient bedrooms, and other hospital areas, utilizing cleaning chemicals as needed.
Ensures all waste/trash is collected and disposed of regularly.
Ensures all patient units meet or exceed the minimum standard guidelines for cleanliness, health and safety, and infection control.
Inspects the buildings and identifies any problem areas in need of follow up, and ensures follow-up occurs.
Assists the Custodian Manager in implementing the overall hospital safety and infection control program.