Groundskeeper II

Groundskeeper II role at Texas Department of State Health Services

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• Posting Number: 12064
• Closing Date: 02/10/2026
• Salary Range: $2,917.00 - $3,547.58
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10
• Shift: Day (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible
• Location: 2303 SE Military Dr., San Antonio, TX 78223
• Facility: Texas Center for Infectious Disease Hospital
• Department: Texas Center for Infectious Disease
• Occupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
• Occupation: Groundskeeper II

The Groundskeeper II – Texas Center for Infectious Disease Hospital is more than just a place of healing; it is a sanctuary for our patients, their families, and our dedicated staff. We believe that a serene, safe, and beautifully maintained environment plays a crucial role in the healing process and overall well‑being. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Groundskeeper II to join our team and help us maintain our campus to the highest standards.

Performs highly complex (senior‑level/team leader) grounds and building maintenance work. Oversees and performs groundskeeping work, such as mowing and trimming grass, fertilizing, watering, removing and planting trees and shrubs. The removal of dirt, rubbish and litter from grounds and/or performs repair and preventive maintenance work on parking lots, roads, patios and sidewalks. Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, patios and grounds features.

Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, Skid‑loader, backhoe, chainsaws, sod cutters, and pruning shears. Services, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on groundskeeping equipment hospital scooters.

• 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 care of 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 or groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment, ensures all equipment is accounted for and well maintained.
• Paint curbs and strip parking lots; digging/trenching ditches, filling ruts and potholes. Drive State truck and haul materials, supplies, and dirt. Assists technicians with hospital office moves.
• Reviews work orders, in progress and completion status.

• 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.

• Train, supervise, and work side by side with patients through the facility worker program.
• Manage & coordinate daily workload via CAFM Work‑order requests.
• Assist with campus events/activities and deadlines.
• Maintain financial responsibility for assigned property.
• Support disaster response and COOP activation as required.
• May supervise work of others under limited supervision.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• 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…