Custodial Manager

Overview

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Custodial Manager I
• Job Title: Custodial Manager I
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Motor Pool
• Posting Number: 10415
• Closing Date: 12/20/2025
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-13
• Salary Range: $2,953.25 - $4,365.66
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Not specified
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Austin State Hospital
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4110 GUADALUPE
• Other Locations: Not specified
• MOS Codes: 8000, 8911, BM

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 who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HHSC is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, 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.

• Attends 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 and performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs routine inspections on assigned units and corrects deficiencies and provides feedback to the assigned custodians.
• Prepares reports of work activities and organizes job tasks, seeking assistance from their supervisor, when needed.
• Monitors employee performance, providing employees with performance feedback and on-the-job training as required or requested. Conducts employee performance evaluations on assigned custodians.
• Participates in the interviewing process, hiring process and exit process on new or separating employees, exercises hiring and termination authority. Ensures vacancies are filled as soon as possible so that the workload can be assigned and distributed equitably.
• Ensures supply inventory is maintained on assigned unit(s) and emphasizes to the assigned custodians the importance of maintaining the supply inventory.
• Ensures staff comply with Environmental Services standard operating procedures.
• Represents the Environmental Services department on ad hoc committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including participating in disaster response and/or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation; may require alternate shift pattern or location.

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures of inventory control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of housekeeping services, procedures, chemical usage and equipment.
• Skills in the use of custodial materials, chemicals, and operating equipment.
• Skills in inspecting work areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to prioritize job tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• 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.

• Two (2) years  experience in a supervisory/leadership role.

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
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