Groundskeeper

Posting 22481
-Posted
10/19/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Groundskeeping

- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

- Abilene State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) -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.

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Functional

Title:

Groundskeeper I

Job Title:

Groundskeeper I
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Groundskeeping
Posting Number:22481
Closing Date:11/18/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Salary Range:$2,518.41-$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:

Abilene State Supported Living Center
Job Location City:ABILENE
Job Location Address:2501 MAPLE ST
Other Locations:Abilene
MOS Codes: 8000

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!

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 grounds keeping maintenance duties at the facility including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, removing and planting trees and shrubs.

Inspects, oversees, and mentors the work of the Environmental Home staff.

Trains Environmental Home staff on proper techniques and procedures.

Performs general maintenance, repairs, and construction work for the facility.

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, skill, and ability to use lawn / garden / farm tools and equipment.

Knowledge, skill, and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools (construction / repair).

Knowledge, skill, and ability associated with the care and management of livestock and wildlife.

Must be able to meet facility driver requirements.

Ability to speak and read English.

Ability to read, understand and apply a variety of inter-related instructions such as those found in guidelines,

regulations and policies.

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

Ability to…