Senior Groundskeeper

Posting 20970
-Posted
09/08/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Groundskeeping

- Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

- Vernon State Hospital

- Not Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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Functional

Title:

Senior Groundskeeper
Job Title:Groundskeeper III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Groundskeeping
Posting Number:20970
Closing Date:09/22/2026
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: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:

Vernon State Hospital
Job Location City:VERNON
Job Location Address:4730 COLLEGE DR
Other Locations:None
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 Grounds Keeper ensures parking lots, roads, fences, and sidewalks are free from obstructions and in good repair. The Senior Grounds Keeper minimizes the presence and impact of nuisance animals at the hospitals (e.g., snakes, rodents, and feral cats). The Senior Grounds Keeper performs some maintenance duties as needed in conjunction with maintenance staff. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of…