Lead Custodian

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•CARLSBAD, TX

10d•$3,171 - $4,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Custodian performs highly complex custodial work at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The role performs cleaning and sanitizing in residents’ homes and bedrooms, offices, medical and activity areas, corridors, restrooms, and other facility spaces. It conducts inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety, manages cleaning supplies and equipment, and helps maintain and repair buildings and equipment. Working under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, the Lead Custodian acts as lead for other custodians and provides backup for the Custodial Manager when needed. The position helps assign tasks, coordinate schedules and training, maintain operational records, and review custodial processes for possible improvements. Work may include irregular or rotating schedules, overtime, on-call duty, weekends, holidays, and alternate assignments during disaster response or Continuity of Operations activation.

Requirements

At least one year of paid custodial or housekeeping experience.
Knowledge of cleaning methods, standards, and sanitation regulations.
Knowledge of infection-control principles and methods.
Knowledge of inventory-control principles and methods.
Skill in using custodial equipment and materials and safely handling chemicals.
Skill in using and maintaining building-maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in tracking inventory and usage data.
Ability to stay on task and complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to lift 45 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 license or obtain one within 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 a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and specified registry checks.
All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Must be at least 18 years old for employment at a state-operated facility.
Males ages 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize facility living areas, residents’ rooms, offices, medical and activity areas, corridors, restrooms, and other spaces using appropriate cleaning agents and techniques.
Handle biohazardous materials, disinfect medical equipment, and clean sensitive areas to help prevent infection.
Conduct regular and scheduled inspections of facility areas and custodial equipment, assessing cleanliness and safety standards.
Track cleaning supplies and equipment in the appropriate database; monitor stock, initiate reorders, organize and store supplies, check deliveries, and maintain accurate inventory records.
Track supply and equipment usage and report discrepancies to the Custodial Manager.
Act as lead to other custodians, provide backup to the Custodial Manager and other custodians, and collaborate to maintain smooth custodial operations.
Assist the Custodial Manager with assigning work, coordinating staff schedules, maintaining cleanliness standards, and organizing staff training.
Record cleaning schedules, maintenance work, equipment checks and replacements, incidents, supply shortages, malfunctions, and other operational issues.
Assess custodial processes, equipment use, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation; identify ways to streamline or improve operations.
Conduct routine inspections of buildings and cleaning equipment, maintain equipment, support preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs or upgrades.
Attend work regularly and perform other assigned duties, including possible on-call, extended, rotating, or alternate-shift work and disaster response or recovery support.