Custodian II

Health & Human Services Comm; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Brenham is seeking a Custodian II to help maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff at the Brenham State Supported Living Center. The role involves custodial duties, floor care, supply restocking, and assisting with minor repairs as needed.

The position is full-time, day shift, not eligible for telework, with competitive state benefits and a focus on infection control and quality standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, standards, and sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Skill in use of custodial equipment, materials and the safe handling chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial functions timely and with high quality including sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning windows and light fixtures.
• Ensures proper sanitization and disinfection in accordance with training received.
• Cleans and maintains floor care, restroom care, bedroom care, nurses’ station and isolation areas in accordance with established procedures and safety measures.
• Maintains and cleans the interior and exterior of assigned buildings. Reports needed repairs. Empties trash. Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Trains and coaches other custodians as needed, and provides documentation of any training conducted.
• Inspects assigned buildings and areas for cleanliness, completed work and needed minor repairs, and performs minor maintenance.
• Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Protects confidential information. Maintains inventory and equipment records.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Infection control

Inventory control

Custodial equipment handling

Job description

Posting ID22519-Posted10/20/2026-Health & Human Services Comm-Housekeeping Services-Installation, Repair, and Maintenance-Brenham State Supported Living Center-Not Eligible for Telework-a. $1 - $2999 per month

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: Custodian II

Job Title: Custodian II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Housekeeping Services

Posting Number: 22519

Closing Date: 11/19/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Installation, Repair, and Maintenance

Salary Range: $2,694.70-$3,269.08

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-08

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: None

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: Brenham State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: BRENHAM

Job Location Address: 4001 S HWY 36

Other Locations: None

MOS Codes: 8000,8911,BM,SN

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!

Performs moderately complex custodial work for assigned locations including office buildings, premises and/or resident living units. Cleans, dusts, disinfects, and sanitizes to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Operates floor maintenance equipment such as strippers, buffers, vacuums and extractors. Requests and restocks supplies as necessary. Assists in conducting inspections of buildings and equipment for cleanliness and needed repairs. Assists in performing minor building and equipment repairs and installations. Trains other custodians as needed. Accountable for maintaining assigned custodial equipment in good working order. Maintains outside areas around building, clears trash and debris. Performs related work as assigned including assuming the duties of other custodians as needed. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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.

Performs custodial functions timely and with high quality including sweeping, mopping, dusting and cleaning windows and light fixtures. Ensures proper sanitization and disinfection in accordance with training received.

Cleans and maintains floor care, restroom care, bedroom care, nurses’ station and isolation areas in accordance with established procedures and safety measures.

Maintains and cleans the interior and exterior of assigned buildings. Reports needed repairs. Empties trash. Replenishes supplies as needed.

Trains and coaches other custodians as needed, and provides documentation of any training conducted.

Inspects assigned buildings and areas for cleanliness, completed work and needed minor repairs, and performs minor maintenance.

Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Protects confidential information. Maintains inventory and equipment records.

Helps residents maintain optimal health and provides a safe environment for self, persons served and others.

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):

Knowledge of cleaning methods, standards, and sanitation regulations.

Knowledge of infection control principles and methods.

Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.

Skill in use of custodial equipment, materials and the safe handling chemicals.