Lead Groundskeeper: Landscaping & Facility Design

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career progression

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services seeks a Groundskeeper IV to maintain and design grounds at the Austin State Supported Living Center. The role requires advanced landscaping planning, leadership of grounds staff, and safe operation of power equipment.

The position emphasizes proactive pest and nuisance animal abatement, coordination with maintenance teams, and weekend or after-hours shifts as needed. Applicants must meet licensing and physical requirements and pass screening.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating power equipment such as mowers, tractors, and other groundskeeping tools preferred.
• Knowledge of landscape design and horticulture.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate groundskeeping tasks.
• Chemical/herbicide license and pesticide license are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscaping plans including lighting, features, and fencing.
• Oversee groundskeeping staff and daily/weekly schedules.
• Operate and train others to use tractors, mowers, and power tools.
• Ensure safety and compliance with ADA and facility regulations.
• Plan and implement nuisance animal abatement strategies.
• Support maintenance and respond to weather-related needs.

Skills

Power equipment operation

Groundskeeping planning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (preferred)

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services seeks a Groundskeeper IV to maintain and design grounds at the Austin State Supported Living Center. The role requires advanced landscaping planning, leadership of grounds staff, and safe operation of power equipment.

The position emphasizes proactive pest and nuisance animal abatement, coordination with maintenance teams, and weekend or after-hours shifts as needed. Applicants must meet licensing and physical requirements and pass screening.