Custodian III

Functional

Title:

Custodian III
Job Title: Custodian III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Housekeeping Svs
Posting Number: 21724
Closing Date: 10/08/2026
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
Additional Shift: None
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:

Waco Center for Youth
Job Location City: WACO
Job Location Address: 3501 N 19TH ST
Other Locations: None
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 ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, 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 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; ordering and restocking supplies and equipment; and providing 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 be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked 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 and equipment. Ensures proper usage and maintenance, and if necessary, performs 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 of restrooms, all office surfaces and furniture, treatment areas, patient bedrooms, and other hospital areas, utilizing cleaning chemicals as needed; 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…