Groundskeeper II

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper performs complex groundskeeping work at a State Supported Living Center or State Hospital. Maintains and improves the appearance of grounds and flower beds for the facility, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and ensuring the effective operations of sprinkler systems. Removes, plants and trims trees and shrubs. Safely and efficiently operates power- and gas-operated equipment to complete duties.

• Ensures grounds keeping tools, supplies, and equipment are well maintained and accounted for.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment in accordance with training and skill level.
• Removes debris, trash and obstructions from parking lots, roads, fences and sidewalks.
• Assists in minimizing the presence and impact of nuisance animals at the facility, including snakes, rodents and feral cats.
• Performs some minor maintenance duties as needed in conjunction with maintenance staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the overall safe operations of the facility.

Requirements

• Experience in groundskeeping work.
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Chemical application (herbicide) license is preferred.
• Pesticide license is preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,769.08 - $3,547.58, Pay Frequency: Monthly

Schedule

Shift: Day, Additional Shift: Days (First), Telework: Not Eligible for Telework, Travel: Up to 5%, Regular/Temporary: Regular, Full Time/Part Time: Full time, FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt