Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Groundskeeper III performs complex (journey-level) groundskeeping work at a State Hospital. Maintains and improves the appearance of grounds and flower beds for the hospital, 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. Ensures groundskeeping 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 hospital (e.g., snakes, rodents, feral cats). Performs some minor maintenance duties as needed in conjunction with maintenance staff. As needed, works some weekend and/or after-hours callouts to respond to situations impacting safe hospital operations. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Performs routine groundskeeping duties at the hospital including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, removing, and planting trees and shrubs, and planting new flowerbeds. Performs other types of groundskeeping work as directed. If the hospital has a cemetery, maintains cemetery grounds, sets head stones, excavates graves for funerals, and sets up casket devices and tents.Performs litter control and trash pick-up. Moves dumpsters for commercial company trash pick-up. If licensed, mixes and sprays pesticides and herbicides, and treats for insects around buildings.Uses gas- and power-operated tools to complete work safely and efficiently. Properly cleans and stores tools and other equipment after each use. Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on tools as needed and reports major issues to the supervisor. Completes tool inventory as required.Follows the daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling of work in the groundskeeping department. Works as a team member with other groundskeepers. Reports any significant issues to the supervisor for handling.Safely operates tractors with implements such as front-end loaders and backhoes for digging out tree stumps, https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=599758 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.