Groundskeeper II

Texas Health and Human Services; Carlsbad (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites you to join the Groundskeeping team at San Angelo State Supported Living Center in Carlsbad, TX. This full-time role focuses on grounds maintenance, tree and shrub care, equipment operation, and safety.

You will work a day shift, perform lawn maintenance, apply pesticides, assist in repairs, and support facility operations. A valid Texas driver’s license and ability to lift 50–100 lbs are required; telework not eligible; state benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping operations and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate power equipment including mowers, tractors and backhoes.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine groundskeeping duties: mowing, trimming, fertilizing, planting and maintaining flowerbeds.
• Maintain cemetery grounds where applicable and assist with related tasks.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment; report major issues to supervisor.
• Follow daily, weekly and monthly work schedules and coordinate with team members.
• Safely use pesticides/herbicides and manage waste and debris.

Skills

Tree felling

Power equipment

Lifting

Teamwork

Reading instructions

English proficiency

Heavy lifting 50-100 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors & backhoes

Pruning shears

Chemical handling

Job description

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: CARLSBAD, TX

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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Groundskeeper IIJob Title: Groundskeeper IIAgency: Health & Human Services CommDepartment: GroundskeepingPosting Number: 22624Closing Date: 11/05/2026Posting Audience: Internal and ExternalOccupational Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and MaintenanceSalary Range: $2,769.08 - $3,547.58Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-10Shift: DayAdditional Shift: Days (First)Telework: Not Eligible for TeleworkTravel: Up to 5%Regular/Temporary: RegularFull Time/Part Time: Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location: San Angelo State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: CARLSBAD

Job Location Address: 11640 US HWY 87 N

Other Locations: San Angelo

MOS Codes: 8000

Brief Job Description

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

Performs routine groundskeeping duties at the facility including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, removing and planting trees and shrubs, and plants new flowerbeds. Performs other types of groundskeeping work as directed. If the SSLC has a cemetery, maintains cemetery grounds, sets head stones, excavates graves for funerals, and sets up casket devices and tents.

Mixes and sprays pesticides and herbicides. Treats for insects around buildings. Performs litter control/trash pick-up. Moves dumpsters for commercial company trash pick-up.

Uses gas- and power-operated tool to complete work safely and efficiently. Properly cleans and stores tool and other equipment after each use. Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on tools as needed and reports major issues to the supervisor. Completes tool inventory as required.

Follows the daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling of work in the grounds section/department. Works as a team member with other groundskeepers. Reports any significant issues to the supervisor for handling.

Safely operates tractors with implements such as front-end loaders and backhoes for digging out tree stumps, cleaning up debris, moving large amounts of gravel, sand, mulch and other landscaping materials, and to help dig out areas for tree planting or if there is a water line break.

Ensure roads, parking lots, and sidewalks are safe and free from debris. Works beyond normal duty hours during inclement weather to remove ice/snow from sidewalks, roadways, clear debris from catch basins during heavy rain, and other related duties.

As instructed, safely and humanely trap, and remove live animals, disposes appropriately of dead animals, and takes proactively measures to abate future issues.

Performs general maintenance, repairs, and construction work for the facility in collaboration with maintenance staff commensurate with skills and abilities. Drives trucks (non-Commercial Driver License) as needed to haul needed materials and transport items around the facility such as furniture, wheelchairs, and beds.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge, skills and ability to safely fell and remove large trees in and around buildings and other infrastructures.
• Knowledge, skill and ability associated with minimizing the presence of nuisance animals such as rodents, snakes and feral cats.
• Skill in safely operating power equipment such as mowers, power clippers, tractors, backhoes, and/or pruning shears, and a variety of a variety of hand and power tools used in construction/repair).
• Must be able to meet facility driver requirements.
• Ability to speak and read English is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and apply a variety of inter-related instructions such as those found in guidelines, regulations and policies.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to train and lead others.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended period of time.
• Ability to work in hot and/or cold conditions.
• Ability to work harmoniously and productively with co-workers and residents.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 to 100 lbs.
• Ability to withstand long periods of standing, bending and walking.
• Ability to maintain and care for hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to learn to detect diseases in plants and grasses.
• Ability to learn basic knowledge of horticulture and to apply that to job duties.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

• Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
• Chemical application (herbicide) license is preferred.
• Pesticide license is preferred.

Initial Screening Criteria

• Experience in groundskeeping work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another, on a year for year basis.
• Experience operating power equipment such as mowers, power clippers, tractors, chain saws, backhoe or pruning shears.
• Prefer six (6) months of work experience in professional groundskeeping.

Additional Information

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Nearest Major Market: San Angelo

Nearest Secondary Market: Abilene