Custodian II: Hospital Cleaning & Safety Lead

Texas A&M International; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Custodian II to perform journey-level custodial duties, including cleaning, sanitizing, and floor care in a maximum security unit. You will operate floor maintenance equipment and oversee supply restocking while upholding safety standards.

The position requires regular attendance, ability to work a rotating schedule, and willingness to participate in disaster response and COOP activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, standards, and sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Skills in the use of custodial equipment, materials, and the safe handling chemicals.
• Skills in the use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to stay on task and complete work timely.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand/walk on hard floors for extended periods.
• Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co-workers and patients.
• Ability to work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 floors, restrooms, nurses’ station, and other areas in accordance with established procedures and safety measures.
• Maintains and cleans the interior and exterior of assigned buildings, empties trash, reports needed repairs. Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Coaches other custodians as needed.
• 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 patients maintain optimal health and provides a safe environment for self, persons served and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are 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.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Infection control

Inventory control

Custodial equipment

Building maintenance tools

Lift 50 pounds

Stand/walk on hard floors

Irregular hours

Tools

Custodial equipment

Building maintenance tools

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Custodian II to perform journey-level custodial duties, including cleaning, sanitizing, and floor care in a maximum security unit. You will operate floor maintenance equipment and oversee supply restocking while upholding safety standards.

The position requires regular attendance, ability to work a rotating schedule, and willingness to participate in disaster response and COOP activities.