Groundskeeper II

Overview

Date:
Jan 20, 2026

Location:

SAN ANTONIO, TX

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Functional

Title:

Groundskeeper II
Job Title: Groundskeeper II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Groundskeeping
Posting Number: 12873
Closing Date: 02/03/2026

The Groundskeeper performs complex groundskeeping work at a State Supported Living Center or State Hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains and improves the appearance of grounds and flower beds for the facility, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and ensuring the effective operation of sprinkler systems.
• Removes, plants and trims trees and shrubs; safely operates power- and gas-operated equipment; keeps groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment well maintained and accounted for.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment; removes debris, trash, and obstructions from parking lots, roads, fences and sidewalks.
• Assists in minimizing the presence and impact of nuisance animals (e.g., snakes, rodents, feral cats).
• Performs some minor maintenance duties as needed in conjunction with maintenance staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure safe operations; may require weekend and/or after-hours callouts.
• Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Attends work regularly and may be assigned specific or rotating shift schedules, overtime, and on-call status as needed.
• Performs routine groundskeeping duties: mowing, trimming, fertilizing, removing and planting trees/shrubs, maintains cemetery grounds if applicable, and performs related tasks.
• Measures and applies pesticides/herbicides; conducts litter control and trash pickup; moves dumpsters for trash pickup.
• Operates gas- and power-operated tools safely; cleans and stores tools; performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance; maintains tool inventory.
• Follows scheduling for the grounds department; collaborates with team members; reports significant issues to the supervisor.
• Operates tractors with implements (front-end loaders, backhoes) for digging, debris cleanup, material transport, and utility work as needed.
• Maintains roads, parking lots, and sidewalks; may work extended hours during inclement weather to remove ice, debris, or address safety concerns.
• Traps and removes live animals humanely; disposes of dead animals and takes measures to abate future issues.
• Performs general maintenance, repairs, and construction work with maintenance staff; may drive non-CDL trucks to haul materials and transport items.
• Other duties include supporting disaster response/COOP activation with possible alternate shift patterns or locations.

• Knowledge to safely fell and remove large trees near buildings and infrastructure.
• Ability to minimize nuisance animals (rodents, snakes, feral cats).
• Skill in safely operating power equipment (mowers, trimmers, tractors, backhoes, pruning tools) and various hand tools.
• Must meet facility driver requirements; ability to speak/read English preferred; ability to follow instructions and perform basic math; strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; work in hot/cold conditions; collaborate well with coworkers and residents.
• Ability to lift/carry 50–100 lbs; maintain and care for tools and equipment; learn plant disease recognition and basic horticulture knowledge.

• May require a valid driver’s license; must possess Texas driver’s license or obtain within 90 days of hire. Out-of-state applicants must provide a certified driving record. Chemical/herbicide…