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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Custodian III in San Antonio, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, andindividualized care interest 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. 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 agencyand#146;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.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shiftschedule 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 ofthe supplies used, and building property maintenance tools/equipment. Ensuresproper 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, alloffice 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 forcleanliness, 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 notlimited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet theagencyand#146;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.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsNoneKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures to include how to dust, sweepand mopKnowledge of how to strip and wax floorsKnowledge of how to clean and disinfect restrooms and shower stallsKnowledge of inventory control principles and methodsSkills in the use of custodial materials and https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=587879 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.