Groundskeeper I

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Abilene, TX

11d•$2,518 - $3,269•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper I performs moderately complex, journey-level grounds and building maintenance at a State Supported Living Center. The role maintains the appearance of facility grounds and gardens and cares for groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment. It may also include duties in environmental maintenance areas within residents’ homes, general maintenance, repairs, and construction work, and other maintenance assignments for relief purposes. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance Technician Supervisor, with moderate latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. Work uses established methods and techniques, with decisions guided by well-defined procedures. The position is based at the Abilene State Supported Living Center. It may require rotating or extended shifts, overtime, on-call coverage, weekend and holiday work, after-hours callouts, and changes to shift or location during disaster response or Continuity of Operations activation. The employee may inspect, oversee, and mentor Environmental Home staff and train them in proper techniques and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or work experience.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to use lawn, garden, or farm tools and equipment.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to use a variety of construction and repair hand and power tools.
Knowledge, skill, and ability associated with the care and management of livestock and wildlife.
Must meet facility driver requirements.
Ability to speak and read English.
Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions in guidelines, regulations, and policies.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to train others.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in hot and/or cold conditions and harmoniously and productively with coworkers and residents.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays and, as needed, overtime or extended hours.
Must pass fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and specified registry checks; State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Males ages 18–25 must be registered with Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Perform groundskeeping maintenance, including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and removing and planting trees and shrubs.
Care for and maintain groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment.
Inspect, oversee, and mentor the work of Environmental Home staff.
Train Environmental Home staff on proper techniques and procedures.
Perform general maintenance, repairs, and construction work for the facility.
Perform duties in environmental maintenance areas within residents’ homes as needed.
Provide other maintenance duties for relief purposes as needed.
Attend work regularly, follow assigned shift schedules, and perform other duties as assigned.
Serve in rotating on-call status as required by facility operational needs.
Participate in agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities when required.