Custodial Manager III

Texas Health and Human Services; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% for eligible)

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services seeks a Custodial Manager III to lead housekeeping operations at the Richmond State Supported Living Center. This role oversees daily custodial activities, budgets, staff training, and policy implementation, ensuring safety and compliance across the facility.

The position requires strong supervisory skills and extensive housekeeping knowledge, with duties including long-range planning, interdepartmental coordination, and adherence to state standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Supervisory experience in housekeeping or custodial services.

Responsibilities

• Oversees housekeeping services and ensures safety and infection control within resources.
• Develops and manages budget for housekeeping services.
• Plans, trains, and supervises staff; ensures compliance with licensure standards.
• Participates in interdepartmental planning and operations.

Skills

Cushman driving

Budget management

Housekeeping knowledge

Team supervision

Communication skills

Policy development

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: RICHMOND, TX

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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

• Functional Title: Custodial Manager III
• Job Title: Custodial Manager III
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Housekeeping Services
• Posting Number: 20761
• Closing Date: 11/26/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Management
• Salary Range: $3,581.33 - $5,372.41
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-17
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility Location: Richmond State Supported Living Center
• Job Location City: RICHMOND
• Job Location Address: 2100 PRESTON
• MOS Codes: 8000,8911,BM

Brief Job Description

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. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

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 Custodial Manager III performs highly advanced administrative and custodial supervisory work. Is responsible for daily operations and activities, long-range planning and management of the Housekeeping Department and coordination and implementation of housekeeping services. The Custodial Manager develops the facility policies, procedures and goals related to Housekeeping, safety and infection control. The Manager works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Administrative responsibilities include: development of procedures, personnel management, training, interdepartmental planning, budget development for the housekeeping department and management, approval and tracking of expenditures for the department. The Manager directly supervises the unit/home supervisors (Custodian III) and has line management and HHSC facilities staff to share and facilitate best practices, to ensure uniformity of building and facility housekeeping procedures.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• 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. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Develops policies, procedures and goals related to housekeeping.
• Oversees the implementation of a Housekeeping service model to ensure that individual resident, facility, and system needs, safety and infection control are met within existing resources.
• Develops, distributes and manages budget for housekeeping services. Purchases equipment including large capital items (e.g. waxing machines, buffers, scraping machines etc).
• Oversees and directs custodial activities and training to ensure that licensure standards and facility and systems goals relating to housekeeping are being met.
• Communicates with other DADS Custodian Managers and HHSC to share and facilitate best practices, and to ensure uniformity of building and facility housekeeping procedures.
• Serves as environmental consultant, provides knowledge and expertise in housekeeping areas.
• Represents the housekeeping department at meetings, conferences, seminar, panels and committee.
• Plans, assigns, trains, and supervises work of others.
• 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 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 (KSAs)

• Drive Cushman
• Drive Van with required license
• Extensive knowledge of housekeeping services including state-of-the-art practices.
• Ability to plan, supervises, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of assigned services and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form to individuals or groups including presentations, papers, procedures, technical reports, and budget narratives.
• Ability to employ administrative/management skills to make effective decisions to benefit resident services.
• Ability to coordinate separate programs into a comprehensive plan.
• Ability to plan activities, complete complex tasks and make varied decisions within broad parameters and minimal supervision.
• Completion of required supervisory training within 90 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of applicable ICF standards, Commissioner's Rules, Essential Elements, and laws/regulations/professional practices.
• Demonstrate values in line with facility workplace and service values.
• Basic understanding and ability to utilize computers.
• Knowledge of methodology and program development for people with developmentally disabilities.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff at all levels, individuals served, parents, guardians, and other residents.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

None

Initial Screening Criteria

Experience in custodial work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Additional Information

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).

Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

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