Custodian III

Job Details

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Custodian III
• Job Title: Custodian III
• Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
• Department: Housekeeping Services
• Posting Number: 11730
• Closing Date: 03/04/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10
• Salary Range: $2,962.92 - $3,547.58
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not Eligible
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Richmond State Supported Living Center, 2100 Preston, Richmond, TX 77469
• Facility: Richmond State Supported Living Center
• Posting Date: Jan 2, 2026
• Location: RICHMOND, TX, US, 77469
• Nearest Major Market: Houston

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. HHSC supports you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our benefits package includes 100% paid health insurance for eligible full‑time employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

The Custodian III performs highly complex (senior level) custodial work in the Richmond State Supported Living Center. Responsibilities include performing, coordinating, cleaning, and sanitizing state supported living center buildings and resident homes; providing housekeeping services in a residential setting, which also involves conducting inspections of the buildings and equipment. The Custodian III orders and restocks supplies and equipment and provides backup to other custodians as needed.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, a rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy. May serve in an on‑call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

Maintains cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, and maintains records of supplies used and building property maintenance tools/equipment. Ensures proper usage and maintenance, and if necessary, performs minor repairs on buildings and equipment (e.g., buffers, waxing machines, biohazard disposal units, vacuums, etc.). Ensures custodial supplies are restocked.

Coordinates and performs the cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting of restrooms, all office surfaces/furniture, programming areas, residents’ homes, and bedrooms, and other SSLC areas, utilizing cleaning chemicals as needed; and ensures all waste/trash is collected and disposed of regularly.

Ensures all resident homes/units meet or exceed the minimum standard guidelines for cleanliness, health and safety, and infection control. Inspects the buildings and identifies any problem areas in need of follow‑up, and ensures follow‑up occurs.

Assists the Custodian Manager in implementing the overall safety and infection control program. Oversees the work of Custodians I and II staff as needed and assists the Custodial Manager in providing training and coaching to these staff.

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.

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures including dusting, sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors, and disinfecting restrooms and shower stalls.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Skill in the use of custodial materials and chemicals and in the operation of custodial equipment.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to stay on task and complete work timely.
• Ability to follow written and oral…