Custodian III

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform, coordinate, clean, and sanitize state hospital buildings and treatment units; provide housekeeping services in a clinical setting, which also involves conducting inspections of the buildings and equipment.
• Order and restock supplies and equipment and provide backup to other custodians as needed.
• Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Attend 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.
• Maintain cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, and maintain records of the supplies used, and building property maintenance tools/equipment.
• Ensure proper usage and maintenance, and if necessary, minor repairs on buildings and equipment (i.e., buffers, waxing machines, biohazard disposal units, vacuums, etc.).
• Ensure custodial supplies are restocked.
• Coordinate and perform the cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting restrooms, all office surfaces/furniture, treatment areas, patient bedrooms, and other hospital areas, utilizing cleaning chemicals as needed; and ensure all waste/trash is collected and disposed of regularly.
• Ensure all patient units meet or exceed the minimum standard guidelines for cleanliness, health and safety, and infection control.
• Inspect the buildings and identify any problem areas in need of follow up, and ensure follow-up occurs.
• Assist the Custodian Manager in implementing the overall hospital safety and infection control program.
• Actively participate and/or serve 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, Skills and Abilities

• 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 chemicals, and in the operation of custodial equipment.
• Skills in the use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to stay on task and complete work timely.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 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.

Initial Screening Criteria

• One year of experience in a custodial/housekeeping in custodial or environmental services work in a nursing home, hospital, residential facility, hotel or other similar residential equivalent, OR
• Eighteen (18) months proven work experience.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement

Pay

$2,962.92 – $3,547.58 per month

Schedule

Day shift; may include rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime; alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location for disaster response, recovery, or COOP activation.