Custodian III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

1d•$2,963 - $3,548•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian III performs highly complex, senior-level custodial work at Austin State Hospital. The role involves performing and coordinating cleaning and sanitizing in hospital buildings and treatment units, providing housekeeping services in a clinical setting, and inspecting 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 helps ensure patient units meet or exceed cleanliness, health, safety, and infection-control standards. It also assists the Custodian Manager with the hospital safety and infection-control program. The employee may support disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities, which may require a different shift pattern or work location.

Requirements

Meet one of the following experience requirements: one year of custodial or housekeeping experience in custodial or environmental services at a nursing home, hospital, residential facility, hotel, or similar residential setting; or 18 months of proven work 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.
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 coworkers and patients.
Ability to work irregular hours.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and specified registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years of age to work at a state-operated facility.
Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting of restrooms, office surfaces and furniture, treatment areas, patient bedrooms, and other hospital areas; collect and dispose of waste and trash regularly.
Maintain cleaning supplies, chemicals, custodial equipment, and records of supplies used; ensure supplies are restocked and equipment is properly used and maintained, including minor repairs when necessary.
Inspect buildings and equipment, identify problem areas, and ensure follow-up occurs.
Ensure patient units meet or exceed minimum cleanliness, health, safety, and infection-control standards.
Assist the Custodian Manager in implementing the overall hospital safety and infection-control program.
Provide backup to other custodians as needed.
Attend work regularly and follow the assigned schedule; work rotating schedules, extended shifts, or overtime when required.
Participate in or support disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.