Facilities workers keep buildings clean, safe and working: cleaning, restocking supplies, taking out trash, setting up rooms and helping with basic repairs. Many jobs are early morning or overnight. You learn the building and equipment on the job.

What you need in Texas

No state license is needed for cleaning or custodial work. Some sites, like schools and hospitals, run a background check as part of hiring.

What facilities work pays in Texas

Texas minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, and Texas cities can't set a higher one. Facilities jobs in hospitals, schools and offices often pay above minimum and many are full-time. Check the pay on each listing.

BLS figures are area averages for the whole occupation group, including experienced workers. They are not employer-confirmed. A pay rate stated in a job posting always wins.

City highlights

Dallas–Fort Worth: Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance workers in DFW averaged $17.96 an hour, the highest of the three metros (BLS, May 2025).
San Antonio: Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance makes up 2.5% of San Antonio jobs, averaging $16.86 an hour (BLS, May 2025).
Houston: Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance makes up 2.7% of Houston jobs, averaging $16.74 an hour (BLS, May 2025).

Tips

Early-morning and overnight availability opens the most doors.
Ask whether the job comes with full-time hours and benefits.
Hospitals, schools and office buildings all hire custodial staff directly. Look beyond cleaning companies.

Sources

Texas Labor Code §62.051 (Texas Minimum Wage Act) and §62.0515 (state minimum wage supersedes local ordinances). Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Minimum Wage Law.
U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees ($2.13 cash wage). https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Employment and Wages in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, May 2025," Aug. 13, 2026. https://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/news-release/2026/occupationalemploymentandwages_houston_20260813.htm
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Employment and Wages in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, May 2025," Aug. 13, 2026. https://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/news-release/2026/occupationalemploymentandwages_dallasfortworth_20260813.htm
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Employment and Wages in San Antonio-New Braunfels, May 2025," Aug. 13, 2026. https://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/news-release/2026/occupationalemploymentandwages_sanantonio_20260813.htm
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Retail Sales Workers. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/retail-sales-workers.htm
Texas Food Establishment Rules, 25 TAC §228.33(d) (food handler course within 60 days of employment), via City of San Antonio Food Protection Manager and Food Handler Requirements. https://cosatx.us/home/showpublisheddocument/32446/637357656486870000
Texas Department of State Health Services, Food Handlers Licensing. https://www.dshs.texas.gov/food-safety/food-handlers/food-handlers-licensing
Texas Commission on Jail Standards memo citing DSHS food handler FAQ (certificate valid two years, 25 TAC §229.178). https://www.tcjs.state.tx.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TAMemo-FoodHandlersandFHP-FAQ-1.pdf
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, TABC Certification FAQs (safe harbor, Alcoholic Beverage Code §106.14(a), certificate valid two years). https://tabc.texas.gov/faqs/tabc-certification-faqs/
Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security: Training and Continuing Education (Level II required for non-commissioned officers; Level III minimum 45 hours). https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/private-security/training-and-continuing-education
TEEX, Private Security Level II course (6 hours; license number required before working). https://teex.org/class/sap201
OSHA, Powered Industrial Trucks eTool: Training. https://www.osha.gov/etools/powered-industrial-trucks/training