Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Job Details

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Posting Number: 2026157

Location: Round Rock

Department: Facilities Operations

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $2,833-$3,084

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of turf and landscape maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards associated and best management practices.
• Proficient with landscape maintenance small engine equipment: line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, push mowers, chainsaws.
• Proficient with riding mowers and zero turn mowers.
• Ability to assess landscape conditions, troubleshoot equipment, and solve problems efficiently.
• Ability to communicate verbally and receive instructions that may require duties to be completed individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. alone.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical duties outdoors in various weather conditions, including walking distances.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of PPE.
• Plant Identification.
• Pesticide/Application Knowledge.

Job Description:

The Grounds Maintenance Worker II is responsible for providing attractive, safe, and well maintained grounds.

Job Duties:

• Police assigned areas, empty trash containers, sweep or blow walkways; parking lots, removal of leaves and debris.
• Maintain turf areas by mowing, with push mower or riding mower; maintain equipment.
• Maintain irrigation system, making necessary repairs and adhering to mandated watering restrictions as presented by governing authorities.
• Maintain flowers, shrubs, groundcover beds, trees, and may plant and transplant material; planting seasonal color, assisting with mulch dispersal.
• Maintain trees, including pruning and chipping limbs.
• May assist in cleanups on campus for special events.
• May assist in spreading sand and de-ice agents during bad or inclement weather.
• Use a computer and work phone to monitor and address AIM work orders and SAP entries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 11/20/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55167

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55167 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.