Custodian III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Mexia, TX

4d•$2,963 - $3,548•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian III performs highly complex senior-level custodial work at the Mexia State Supported Living Center. The role coordinates and performs cleaning and sanitizing in center buildings and resident homes, provides housekeeping services in a residential setting, and conducts inspections of buildings and equipment. The position orders and restocks supplies and equipment and provides backup to other custodians as needed. It works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The position supports residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. It helps ensure resident homes meet cleanliness, health, safety, and infection-control standards, and assists with the center’s safety and infection-control program. The role may require irregular, rotating, extended, or alternate shifts, overtime, on-call duty, and work at an alternate location for disaster response or continuity-of-operations needs.

Requirements

At least six months of paid custodial or housekeeping experience.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques, 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.
Skill in using custodial materials and chemicals and operating custodial equipment.
Skill 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 co-workers and patients.
Ability to work irregular hours.
Must possess a valid Texas driver 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, and an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must pass fingerprint-based criminal background and pre-employment drug checks, as well as specified registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Males between ages 18 and 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours and overtime or extended hours may be required.
All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly, perform other duties as assigned, and work scheduled, rotating, extended, or overtime shifts as required; may serve on a rotating on-call schedule.
Maintain cleaning supplies, chemicals, custodial equipment, and building maintenance tools and equipment, including related usage records; ensure proper use and maintenance, perform minor repairs when necessary, and restock supplies.
Coordinate and perform cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting of restrooms, office surfaces and furniture, programming areas, residents’ homes and bedrooms, and other center areas; collect and dispose of waste and trash regularly.
Ensure resident homes and units meet or exceed cleanliness, health, safety, and infection-control standards.
Inspect buildings, identify problem areas requiring follow-up, 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 training and coaching.
Participate in or support disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation, which may require alternate shifts or locations.