Custodian III

Date: Oct 12, 2026 | Location: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

About the role

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. Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. 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! The Custodian III performs highly complex (senior level) custodial work.

Responsibilities

• Perform, coordinate, clean, and sanitize state supported living center buildings and resident homes.
• Provide housekeeping services in a residential setting, including conducting inspections of buildings and equipment.
• Order and restock supplies and equipment; provide backup to other custodians as needed.
• Maintain cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment; keep records of supplies used and building property maintenance tools/equipment.
• Ensure proper usage and maintenance, and perform minor repairs on buildings and equipment (e.g., buffers, waxing machines, biohazard disposal units, vacuums).
• Coordinate and perform cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting of restrooms, office surfaces/furniture, programming areas, residents’ homes and bedrooms, and other SSLC areas using cleaning chemicals as needed; ensure waste/trash is collected and disposed of regularly.
• Ensure resident homes/units meet or exceed minimum standard guidelines for cleanliness, health, safety, and infection control.
• Inspect buildings, identify problem areas needing follow‑up, and ensure follow‑up occurs.
• Assist the Custodian Manager in implementing the overall safety and infection control program.
• Oversee the work of Custodians I and II staff as needed and assist the Custodial Manager in providing training and coaching to these staff.
• Participate in disaster response/recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, which may require alternate shift patterns or location.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is preferred.
• At least six (6) months paid experience in custodial/housekeeping work is required; one (1) year paid experience is preferred.
• One (1) year experience working in an environment with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health disorders is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it within 90 days after hire date to drive