Tjjd - Groundskeeper II - (Gns) - 51799

Between $2,575.83 and

$3,547.58

Per Month

Position range in Cooke County $2,330.00 - $3,789.00 Per Month

TJJD - GROUNDSKEEPER II - (GNS) - 51799

TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Occupation: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Location: Gainesville, TX - 762407546

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16904879

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 8/8/2025

Updated: 8/11/2025

Expires: 8/11/2026

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID: 00051799

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Shift

Day Shift

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You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms available at:

TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)

Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)

Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)

Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: can be submitted via email to: ....

Apply via Email to .... Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs grounds maintenance work involving caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, gardens, and exterior areas of

buildings, and maintaining and caring for groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Mows and trims grass. Prepares ground for planting. Trims, waters, removes, and plants trees, flowers, and shrubs. Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning shears. Removes dirt, rubbish, and refuse from grounds. Cleans groundskeeping tools, equipment, and supplies. Performs related work as assigned

GROUNDSKEEPER II: Performs moderately complex journey-level) grounds and building maintenance work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may rely on direction from others to solve problems that are not standard. Employees may also assist other staff in performing work of greater complexity.

Employees at this level may:

Service, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on groundskeeping equipment.

Drive trucks to pick up or haul materials, supplies, and dirt

Mix, spray, or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, flowers, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Inspect for pests and diseases and take steps for their eradication.

Facilitate the set-up of events on the grounds.

Paint various locations and items on campus.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in groundskeeping work. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE

REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grasses

Skill in the use of groundskeeping hand and tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-powered equipment, and in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and parking lots.

Ability to maintain and care for hand tools, power tools and equipment.

Knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides

Knowledge of the use and operation of hand tools, power tools and equipment.

Troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.

Ability to detect disease in trees, shrubbery, flowers and grasses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. over

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. over

Climbing ladders

Climbing stairs

Pulling

Pushing

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Dual simultaneous grasping

Finger/manual dexterity

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

VETERANS

In order to receive veterans preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to or for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditors Office at Maintenance MOS Codes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center ( you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Job page and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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