Groundskeeper I - Create a Welcoming Hospital Campus

Texas Health and Human Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,105 - 36,482; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in San Antonio, TX seeks a Groundskeeper I to maintain hospital grounds, assist with general maintenance, and support disaster recovery efforts. The role requires basic groundskeeping knowledge, ability to use hand and power tools, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.

Training is provided, with weekend or extended hours as needed. The position is full-time at San Antonio State Hospital, with a telework option not available.

Qualifications

• Three months’ experience as a laborer, gardener, groundskeeper, or similar work.
• Knowledge of planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grass.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital grounds including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and planting.
• Perform general maintenance, repairs, and construction work for the hospital.
• Support disaster recovery and Continuity of Operations as needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping basics

Tool handling

Reading guidelines

Tools

Hand and power tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in San Antonio, TX seeks a Groundskeeper I to maintain hospital grounds, assist with general maintenance, and support disaster recovery efforts. The role requires basic groundskeeping knowledge, ability to use hand and power tools, and physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.

Training is provided, with weekend or extended hours as needed. The position is full-time at San Antonio State Hospital, with a telework option not available.