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About the Role
Performs highly complex (senior-level) custodial work in state supported living centers, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met. This role involves managing cleaning supplies, providing backup support, and assisting the custodial manager in overseeing daily functions.
Responsibilities
- Performs highly complex cleaning and sanitizing tasks in residents’ homes, bedrooms, office spaces, medical and activity areas.
- Conducts inspections of buildings and equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety standards.
- Manages the inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Provides backup support to other custodians.
- Supports the custodial manager in overseeing and planning general custodial functions.
- Keeps accurate records of custodial activities, including cleaning schedules, maintenance tasks, and incidents.
- Analyzes current custodial operations to identify areas for efficiency and effectiveness improvement.
- Ensures buildings and cleaning equipment are properly maintained and repaired.
- Monitors inventory levels and restocks cleaning materials.
- Acts as lead to other custodians and backs up Custodial Manager in times of absence.
- Assists the Custodial Manager in assigning tasks, creating schedules, and organizing training sessions.
- Records details of custodial activities, maintenance tasks, and any issues that arise.
- Assesses all aspects of custodial operations, including cleaning processes, equipment usage, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Conducts routine inspections of buildings and cleaning equipment to identify wear, damage, or malfunction.
- Implements a preventive maintenance program for the facility and cleaning equipment.
- Cleans and maintains custodial equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinates repairs and upgrades to facility infrastructure and cleaning equipment.
- Attends work regularly and may be required to work specific shift schedules, extended shifts, or overtime.
- May serve in an on-call status as required.
- Cleans various areas within the facility, including living areas, residents’ rooms, office spaces, medical activity areas, corridors, and restrooms.
- Uses appropriate cleaning agents and techniques to eliminate pathogens and maintain a sterile environment.
- Handles biohazardous materials, disinfects medical equipment, and cleans sensitive areas.
- Tracks cleaning supplies and equipment in an appropriate database.
- Monitors stock levels of cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure adequate supply.
- Initiates the process of reordering supplies.
- Properly stores and organizes cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Checks incoming supplies and equipment for quality and accuracy.
- Tracks usage patterns of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Advises Custodial Manager of discrepancies in inventory.
- Maintains accurate records of inventory levels, orders placed, and received items.
- Reports any discrepancies in inventory.
- Acts as lead to other custodians and backs up Custodial Manager in times of absence.
- Provides backup support to other custodians as needed.
- Collaborates with other custodians to ensure smooth operations.
- Works closely with the custodial manager to assist in managing the custodial team.
- Assists the Custodial Manager in assigning tasks to custodial staff.
- Collaborates with the manager to create and manage custodial schedules.
- Supports the Custodial Manager in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Assists in organizing training sessions for custodial staff.
- Records details of various custodial activities, including cleaning schedules, maintenance tasks, and any incidents or issues.
- Maintains a log of cleaning schedules.
- Documents maintenance tasks performed.
- Notes any issues or concerns related to custodial activities.
- Assesses all aspects of the custodial operations.
- Gathers cleaning logs, maintenance records, and incident reports.
- Analyzes the workflow of custodial activities.
- Evaluates how resources are allocated.
- Conducts routine inspections of buildings and cleaning equipment.
- Implements a preventive maintenance program.
- Regularly cleans and maintains custodial equipment.
- Coordinates repairs and upgrades to facility infrastructure and cleaning equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet agency obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.
- Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
- Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
- Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks.
- Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
- Must bring I-9 documentation on the first day of work.
Skills
- Knowledge of cleaning methods, standards, and sanitation regulations
- Knowledge of infection control principles and methods
- Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods
- Skill in the use of custodial equipment, materials, and the safe handling of chemicals
- Skill in the use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment
- Skill in tracking inventory and usage data
- Ability to stay on task and complete work timely
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to lift 45 pounds
- 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
- Flexibility in work hours
- Willingness to work overtime and/or extended hours
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays
Location
- Austin State Supported Living Center
- AUSTIN
Work Type
- Regular
- Full time
- Nonexempt
Experience Level
- Senior-level
- At least one (1) year paid experience in custodial/housekeeping work is required.
- One (1) year experience working in an environment with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or mental health disorders is preferred.
Education Level
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $3,170.92 - $4,149.83 Monthly
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement
About the Company
- 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.
- At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.
- The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.
- The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.
- If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!
Equal Opportunity
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.