Groundskeeper IV

3 weeks ago


Carlsbad, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Groundskeeper IV to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a key member of our facilities maintenance team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the appearance of our grounds and facilities, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and ensuring the effective operations of sprinkler systems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform highly complex senior-level groundskeeping work at a State Supported Living Center or State Hospital
• Maintain and improve the appearance of grounds and flower beds for the facility
• Assign and prioritize the work of other groundskeeping staff to accomplish daily and weekly tasks most effectively
• Serve as a team lead on groundskeeping projects and maintain the schedules for routine work
• Safely and efficiently operate power- and gas-operated equipment to complete duties and train others to use the equipment
• Ensure grounds keeping tools, supplies, and equipment are well maintained and accounted for
• Perform minor repairs on equipment in accordance with training and skill level
• Ensure parking lots, roads, fences, and sidewalks are free from obstructions and in good repair
• Minimize the presence and impact of nuisance animals at the facility, including snakes, rodents, and feral cats
• Perform some maintenance duties as needed in conjunction with maintenance staff
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the overall safe operations of the facility

Requirements:
• 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
• General knowledge of horticulture and landscape design, and the skill and ability to apply that knowledge to landscape projects
• Skill in safely operating power equipment such as mowers, power clippers, tractors, chain saws, backhoes, and/or pruning shears, and a variety of hand and power tools used in construction/repair
• Ability to meet facility driver requirements
• Ability to speak and read English
• 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 periods 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 pounds
• Ability to withstand long periods of standing, bending, and walking
• Ability to maintain and care for hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to teach other groundskeepers to detect diseases in plants and grasses

Working Conditions:
• Works under general supervision of the Maintenance Technician Supervisor or other appropriate staff depending on facility structure, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
• May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility
• May work some weekend and/or after-hours callouts to respond to situations impacting safe facility operations

Why Join Our Team:
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity, and (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas
• We are a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments
• We offer opportunities for career advancement and professional growth in a dynamic and supportive work environment
• We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and residents

How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application to join our team.
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