Groundskeeper IV

Texas Facilities Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Facilities Commission is seeking a Groundskeeper IV to manage the maintenance of grounds and irrigation systems across state buildings. This role involves ensuring the aesthetics and functionality of these areas with minimal supervision. Ideal candidates will have significant experience, communication skills, and knowledge of maintenance practices.

Benefits

Health insurance paid at 100% for full-time employees

$5,000 Basic Term Life Insurance

State of Texas Retirement Plan

Generous paid holidays and vacation

Qualifications

• Requires three years of experience in professional grounds operations.
• Valid State of Texas Class C driver's license is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex grounds, irrigation, and building maintenance work.
• Care for and maintain the appearance of state buildings' grounds.
• Repair and maintain irrigation systems, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of irrigation systems

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance tools and equipment

Job description

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• The Position:** As a Groundskeeper IV, you will perform highly complex (senior-level) grounds, irrigation and building maintenance work. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and exterior areas of state buildings, and maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, tools, equipment, and supplies. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
  
  

Job Summary

• The Position:** As a Groundskeeper IV, you will perform highly complex (senior-level) grounds, irrigation and building maintenance work. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and exterior areas of state buildings, and maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, tools, equipment, and supplies. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
  
  

What Is The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC)

The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) builds, supports, maintains, and manages over 28 million square feet of state-owned and leased facilities that house over 62,000 state employees in over 100 state agencies, all working in the service of the citizens of Texas. TFC oversees a varied property portfolio of office space, storage, warehouses, parking garages, and grounds of buildings across 283 cities and towns in Texas. Our team provides and contracts for the design and construction, property management, landscaping and custodial services, recycling and waste management services, building climate and energy automation, and the fire and security services required to keep State agencies working for our constituents.

• Job Description:** TFC is looking for a Groundskeeper IV to perform highly complex (senior-level) grounds, irrigation and building maintenance work. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and exterior areas of state buildings, and maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, tools, equipment, and supplies for the Facilities Management and Operations Division.
  
  

**Top Benefits for working for the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC):**

HealthSelect of Texas insurance-paid at 100% for full-time employees, 50% for dependents

$5,000.00 Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Optional Term Life Insurance

State of Texas Retirement Plan

Texasaver 401(k) Plan

One of two dental insurance plans

State of Texas Vision insurance plan

Short-term and/or long-term disability coverage

TexFlex flexible spending account (FSA)-set asides pre-tax dollars-pays for out of pocket health care expenses

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

QUALIFICATIONS For The Groundskeeper IV

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or completion of GED.
• Three (3) years experience in professional grounds operations.
• Education and experience may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid State of Texas Class C drivers license.
  
  

Must possess the ability to attest to and maintain the security or integrity of the states critical infrastructure requirement to be considered for hire and to maintain employment.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
  
  

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• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, including inspecting the proper operation, repairing, and maintaining these systems.
• Knowledge of building grounds, maintenance and landscaping tools and equipment, and safety procedures.
• Skill in the operation of riding sweepers, motorized and gas-operated equipment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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