Custodian III

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Title:

Custodian III
Job Title: Custodian III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Adm Acute Care Psych  Adm Spt
Posting Number: 12387
Closing Date: 01/14/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10
Salary Range: $2,962.92 - $3,547.58
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Evening
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:

Rusk State Hospital
Job Location City: RUSK
Job Location Address: 805 N DICKINSON DR
MOS Codes: 8000, 8911, BM, SN

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? As a Custodian III at HSCS, you will contribute to a supportive atmosphere that values teamwork and dedicated service. This position involves senior‑level custodial work in a clinical state hospital setting, with occasional additional duties during disaster response or continuity operations.

• Perform, coordinate, clean, and sanitize state hospital buildings and treatment units, including housekeeping services in a clinical setting.
• Conduct inspections of buildings and equipment, identifying problem areas and ensuring follow‑up actions are taken.
• Order and restock custodial supplies and equipment, maintaining inventory records.
• Provide backup to other custodians as needed, working under limited supervision with independent judgment.
• Participate in or support disaster response and continuity of operations (COOP) activations, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.
• Maintain cleaning supplies, chemicals, equipment, and building maintenance tools, performing minor repairs as necessary.
• Coordinate cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting of all surfaces, furniture, patient bedrooms, and hospital areas, ensuring proper use of cleaning chemicals and waste disposal.
• Ensure patient units meet or exceed minimum cleanliness, health, safety, and infection control standards.
• Assist the Custodian Manager in implementing the hospital safety and infection control program.
• May be eligible for additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights, weekends, or at maximum security locations.

• One year of custodial/housekeeping experience in a nursing home, hospital, or similar residential environment; or 18 months proven work experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, floor stripping and waxing, restroom disinfection, and inventory control principles.
• Skills in operating custodial equipment and building maintenance tools.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, stay on task, complete work timely, lift 50 pounds, stand/walk on hard floors for extended periods, and work irregular hours.
• Ability to work harmoniously and productively with coworkers and patients.
• Must pass fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and required registry checks (CANRS, NEA, LEIE); males 18‑25 must register with Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age;
  Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital procedures related to vaccinations.

This is a regular, full‑time, non‑exempt position located at Rusk State Hospital. The role may involve overtime, extended hours, and travel up to 20%. Applicants will be evaluated based on the qualifications above and required background checks.

For most applicants, the position offers 100% paid employee health insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time‑off benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. The complete benefits package can be reviewed on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

HHSC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Users who need assistance completing the online application should contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747.

Additional resources:
Texas State Auditor’s Job Description s, Military Crosswalk Guide, and the HHSC immunization policy are available on the HHSC website.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration
• Nearest Major Market: Tyler