Custodian III

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Date:
Jun 5, 2026

Location:

VERNON, TX

Functional

Title:

Custodian III

Job Title:

Custodian III

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Housekeeping Svs

Posting Number: 17652

Closing Date: 06/19/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Salary Range: $2,962.92 - $3,547.58

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10

Shift: Day

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 15%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

MOS Codes: ,BM,SN

The Custodian III performs highly complex (senior-level) custodial work. Responsibilities include performing, coordinating, cleaning, and sanitizing state hospital buildings and treatment units; providing housekeeping services in a clinical 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.

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. This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

• 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.
• Maintains cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, and maintains records of the supplies used, and building property maintenance tools/equipment. Ensures proper usage and maintenance, and if necessary, minor repairs on buildings and equipment (i.e., buffers, waxing machines, biohazard disposal units, vacuums, etc.). Ensures custodial supplies are restocked.
• Coordinates and performs the cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting restrooms, all office surfaces/furniture, treatment areas, patient bedrooms, and other hospital areas, utilizing cleaning chemicals as needed; and ensures all waste/trash is collected and disposed of regularly.
• Ensures all patient 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 hospital safety and infection control program.
• 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.

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures to include how to dust, sweep and mop.
• Knowledge of how to strip and wax floors.
• Knowledge of how to clean and disinfect restrooms and shower stalls.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Skills in the use of custodial materials and…