Senior Groundskeeper

Texas Health and Human Services; Vernon (TX); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

The Groundskeeper III position at Vernon State Hospital, part of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), is a full-time, on-site role focused on maintaining and improving hospital grounds. Responsibilities include mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and general grounds maintenance to support hospital operations.

Ideal candidates will contribute to a team-driven environment and take pride in dependable, high-quality work while benefiting from HHSC's comprehensive benefits package,

Formación

• Experience in grounds maintenance and landscape care.

Responsabilidades

• Maintains and improves the appearance of hospital grounds, including mowing, weeding, and fertilizing.
• Supports operational needs of the Groundskeeping department at Vernon State Hospital.

Conocimientos

Groundskeeping

Mowing

Weeding

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location:

VERNON, 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: Senior Groundskeeper
Job Title: Groundskeeper III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Groundskeeping
Posting Number: 22058
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $3,047.58 - $4,149.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12
Shift: Day

Additional Shift
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location: Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 8000

Brief Job Description
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Groundskeeper III (Senior Groundskeeper) performs highly complex (senior level) groundskeeping work at a State Hospital. The Senior Groundskeeper maintains and improves the appearance of grounds and flower beds for the hospitals, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and ensuring the effective operations