Senior Groundskeeper

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:

Senior Groundskeeper |

Job Title:

Groundskeeper III | Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm | Department:
Groundskeeping | Posting Number:
22215 | Closing Date:
01/07/2027 | Posting Audience:
Internal and External | Occupational Category:
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | Salary Range: $3,047.58-$4,149.83 | Pay Frequency:
Monthly | Salary Group:
TEXAS-A-12 |

Shift:
Day | Additional

Shift:
Days (First) | Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework | Travel:
Up to 10% | Regular/Temporary:
Regular | Full Time/Part Time:
Full time | FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt | Facility

Location:

San Antonio State Hospital |

Job Location City:
SAN ANTONIO |

Job Location Address:
6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS | Other Locations:
San Antonio | MOS Codes:
8000

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Groundskeeper III (Senior Groundskeeper) performs highly complex (senior level) groundskeeping work at a State Hospital. The Senior Groundskeeper maintains and improves the appearance of grounds and flower beds for the hospitals, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and ensuring the effective operations of sprinkler systems. Removes plants and trims trees and shrubs. Assigns and prioritizes the work of other groundskeeping staff to accomplish daily and weekly tasks most effectively.

Serves a team lead on groundskeeping projects and maintains the schedules for routine work. The Senior Groundskeeper safely and efficiently operates power and gas‑operated equipment to complete duties and trains others to use the equipment. The Senior Groundskeeper ensures grounds keeping tools, supplies, and equipment are well maintained and accounted for. Performs minor repairs on equipment in accordance with training and skill level.

The Senior Groundskeeper ensures parking lots, roads, fences, and sidewalks are free from obstructions and in good repair. The Senior Groundskeeper minimizes the presence and impact of nuisance animals at the hospitals (e.g., snakes, rodents, and feral…