Groundskeeper I: Grounds & Garden Care

Texas Health and Human Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Groundskeeper I in Abilene, TX. The role involves maintaining grounds and gardens, assisting with facility upkeep, and supporting environmental staff across shifts in a state-supported living center.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, basic repairs, and mentoring staff. Regular hours, potential on-call periods, and weekend/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or work experience.
• Applicants must pass fingerprint background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and LEIE.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule, including rotating shifts, overtime as needed.
• Performs grounds keeping maintenance duties at the facility including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, removing and planting trees and shrubs.
• Inspects, oversees, and mentors the Environmental Home staff.
• Trains Environmental Home staff on proper techniques and procedures.
• Performs general maintenance, repairs, and construction work for the facility.
• Other duties as assigned including disaster response/COOP and alternate shift patterns.

Skills

Lawn tools

Hand tools

Livestock care

English fluency

Reading instructions

Math basics

Communication

Written & oral instructions

Train others

Lifting 50 lbs

Standing/walking

Work in extreme temps

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Groundskeeper I in Abilene, TX. The role involves maintaining grounds and gardens, assisting with facility upkeep, and supporting environmental staff across shifts in a state-supported living center.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, basic repairs, and mentoring staff. Regular hours, potential on-call periods, and weekend/holiday work may be required.