Groundskeeper II

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Functional Title: Groundskeeper II
Job Title: Groundskeeper II
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: TX Ctr for Infectious Disease
Posting Number: 15382
Closing Date: 09/28/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Salary Range: $2,917.00 - $3,547.58
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location: Texas Center for Infectious Disease
Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO
Job Location Address: 2303 SE MILITARY DR
Other Locations: San Antonio
MOS Codes: 8000

Softscape Maintenance (40%):

• Plant, cultivate, prune, fertilize, and water flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.
• Will use backhoe tractor equipment, boom lifts, shredders, and heavy machinery as required for the care of the property.
• Perform seasonal landscaping duties, including leaf removal, spring planting, fertilizing, and winter preparation.
• Operate and conduct softscape equipment inspections, maintenance, and evaluation for repair and or replacements on mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Empties outside/inside trash cans located throughout hospital grounds; maintains parking lots and grounds for trash, cigarette butts and debris; waters landscape
• Maintain irrigation systems, including adjusting sprinkler heads and checking for leaks.
• Keeps an inventory of groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment, ensuring all equipment is accounted for and well-maintained.
• Paint curbs and strip parking lots; digging/trenching ditches, filling ruts and potholes. Drive a State truck and haul materials, supplies, and dirt. Assists technicians with hospital office moves.
• Reviews work orders in progress and completion status.

Hardscape Maintenance (35%):

• Inspect, clean, and maintain walkways, parking lots, patios, curbs, and signage to ensure they are safe, clean, and free of debris, snow, and ice.
• Perform minor repairs to hardscape features such as patios, benches, fences, and retaining walls.
• Apply de-icing materials during winter weather conditions and assist with snow removal operations.
• Power wash sidewalks, building exteriors, and other surfaces as needed.
• Ensure all outdoor lighting fixtures and bollards are clean and report any outages.

The Groundskeeper II will train, supervise, and work side by side with patients through the facility worker program. 20%

Other duties assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serves 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. 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of: Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in landscaping, with demonstrated expertise in both softscape and hardscape maintenance.

Horticulture knowledge: understanding of regional plant life, gardening practices, and seasonal lawn care, fertilizing, and weeding.

Planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flower and grass; of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, and of hand and power tools and equipment.

Mechanical aptitude: proficiency in operating standard landscaping equipment (lawnmowers, trimmers, and irrigation systems) and power tools.

Physical stamina ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions (lifting 50+ lbs, bending, kneeling, standing for long periods).

Cleaning and repair skills: ability to clean and perform repairs on various grounds features and equipment.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Skills in: the use of groundskeeping hand tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-operated equipment, and in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and parking lots.

Ability to: maintain and care for hand and power tools and equipment, to detect diseases in plants and grasses, and to supervise the work of others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience working in healthcare, campus, or other commercial setting (Preferred).

Certification in gardening, landscaping, or a related field (Preferred)

Basic carpentry or masonry skills for hardscape repairs.

Additional Information:

Selected candidates must be able to meet the following:

• Repeated bending, simple and simultaneous grasping, finger/manual dexterity, vision, hearing, reach above shoulder, twist upper body, move approximately 150 pounds with or without assistance.
• Comply with a Tobacco Free Campus and all employment checks and testing.

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 for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form