Custodian II

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Date:
Dec 17, 2025

Location:

Big Spring, TX, 79720

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

• Functional Title: Custodian II
• Job Title: Custodian II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Housekeeping Svs
• Posting Number: 12185
• Closing Date: 03/17/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-08
• Salary Range: $2,694.70 - $3,269.08
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility Location: Big Spring State Hospital
• Job Location City: BIG SPRING
• Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87
• Other Locations: Big Spring
• MOS Codes: ,BM,SN

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Custodian II performs moderately complex (journey‑level) custodial work. Cleans, dusts, disinfects, and sanitizes to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Operates floor maintenance equipment such as strippers, buffers, vacuums, and extractors. Requests and restocks supplies as necessary. Assists in conducting inspections of buildings and equipment for cleanliness and needed repairs. Assists in performing minor building and equipment repairs and installations.

Accountable for maintaining assigned custodial equipment in good working order. Maintains outside areas around the hospital, clears trash and debris. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs custodial functions timely and with high quality including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning windows and light fixtures. Ensures proper sanitization and disinfection in accordance with training received.
• Cleans and maintains floors, restrooms, nurses’ station, and other areas in accordance with established procedures and safety measures.
• Maintains and cleans the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, empties trash, reports needed repairs. Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Coaches other custodians as needed.
• Inspects assigned buildings and areas for cleanliness, completed work, and needed minor repairs, and performs minor maintenance.
• Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Protects confidential information. Maintains inventory and equipment records.
• Helps patients maintain optimal health and provides a safe environment for self, persons served and others.

• Knowledge of cleaning…