Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

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Date posted:
Dec 12, 2025

Location:

AUSTIN, TX, US, 78703

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Lead Custodian
• Job Title: Custodian IV
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Housekeeping Services
• Posting Number: 12041
• Closing Date: 02/10/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12
• Salary Range: $3,170.92 - $4,149.83 monthly
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Austin State Supported Living Center
• Job Location Address: 2203 W 35TH ST, AUSTIN, TX

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

• Perform highly complex custodial work including cleaning and sanitizing residents’ homes, bedrooms, office spaces, medical and activity areas.
• Conduct inspections of buildings and equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety standards.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, including monitoring levels, reordering, and verifying quality.
• Provide backup support to other custodians as needed and act as lead to other custodians and Custodial Manager in times of absence.
• Assist Custodial Manager in planning and overseeing general custodial functions, scheduling, training, and quality standards.
• Keep accurate records of custodial activities, schedules, maintenance tasks, incidents, and inventory.
• Analyze current operations to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
• Ensure proper maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, coordinating repairs and upgrades.
• Participate in disaster response, continuity of operations, and other duties as assigned.

• Attend work regularly and work required shift schedules, possibly rotating, extended, or overtime.
• Cleans various facility areas using appropriate cleaning agents and techniques.
• Handles biohazardous materials and disinfects medical equipment.
• Conducts regular inspections and assesses safety standards.
• Tracks cleaning supplies and equipment in a database; monitors stock levels and initiates reordering.
• Works closely with custodian manager to assign tasks, create schedules, and maintain high standards.
• Records details of custodial activities and maintains logs of cleaning schedules and incidents.
• Assesses custodial operations for redundancies, inefficiencies, and resource allocation.
• Conducts routine inspections for wear, damage, or malfunction; implements preventive maintenance program.
• Participates in disaster response and continuity of operations activation if required.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, standards, sanitation regulations, and infection control principles.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Skill in using custodial equipment, materials, and handling chemicals safely.
• 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 timely.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Physical ability to lift 45 pounds, stand/walk on hard floors for extended periods, and work irregular hours.
• Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co‑workers and patients.

• Must possess a valid Texas driver license; or obtain within 90 days after hire.
• Applicants with an out‑of‑state driver license must provide an original certified driving record.
• Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is preferred.
• At least one (1) year paid…