Custodian III

Job Information

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Custodian III
• Job Title:
  
  Custodian III
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:
  Adm Acute Care Psych  Adm Spt
• Posting Number: 13851
• Closing Date: 02/27/2026
• 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: Evening
• Additional Shift: Evenings (Second)
• 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:
  
  Rusk State Hospital
• Job Location City: RUSK
• Job Location Address: 805 N DICKINSON DR
• Other Locations:
  Rusk
• MOS Codes: 8000, 8911, BM, SN

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others who are dependable, trustworthy, hardworking, and believe in teamwork? HHSC is dedicated to creating an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. The agency consists of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state-supported living centers, all accredited by the Joint Commission.

We offer state‑of‑the‑art, recovery‑oriented, science‑based care. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application.

• Perform highly complex custodial work, coordinating cleaning, sanitizing, and housekeeping services in a clinical setting.
• Conduct inspections of buildings and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Order, restock, and maintain custodial supplies and equipment, including managing inventories and records.
• Assist the Custodian Manager in implementing the overall hospital safety and infection control program.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation when required.
• Work under limited supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment.
• Respond to alternate shift pattern assignments and/or location changes as needed.
• Possibility of additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights, weekends, or at maximum‑security locations.

• Attend work regularly and may be required to work a specific or rotating shift schedule, extended hours, and overtime in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Maintain cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment; keep detailed records of usage and perform minor repairs on building and equipment.
• Coordinate and execute the cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting of restrooms, office surfaces, treatment areas, patient bedrooms, and other hospital areas.
• Ensure all waste and trash are collected and disposed of regularly.
• Verify patient units meet or exceed minimum standards for cleanliness, health, safety, and infection control; conduct inspections and ensure follow‑up actions.
• Assist in implementing infection control procedures and maintain safety protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including disaster response and COOP participation.

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures (dusting, sweeping, mopping).
• Knowledge of floor stripping and waxing.
• Knowledge of restroom and shower stall cleaning and disinfection.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Skills in using custodial materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Skills in using and maintaining building maintenance tools.
• 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 lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk on hard floors for extended periods.
• Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co‑workers and patients.
• Ability to work irregular hours.

• One year of experience in custodial/housekeeping in a nursing home, hospital, residential facility, hotel, or similar environment.
• Or eighteen (18) months of proven work…