Groundskeeper II

Groundskeeper II

Salary

$32,279.00 Annually

Location

1920 SE Industrial Drive Edinburg, TX, TX

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

2026-03656

Department

Hidalgo County - Facilities Management

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Status:

External Advertisement

Open Positions:

1

Advertisement details and/or special instructions:

Please attach resume with application.

Grade:

05

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

Responsible for maintaining an aesthetically-pleasing and functional outdoor space. Performs journey level groundskeeper work surrounding County buildings, including mowing, trimming, planting, and equipment care. Cleans parking lots, garages, driveways, and sidewalks. Works under moderate supervision, with reasonable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Duties include and are not limited to planting flowers and shrubbery, mowing lawns, equipment care and communicating with Management.

Examples of Work Performed

Performs general maintenance of grounds, involving lawn care, trims, cuts and prunes trees and shrubbery on county property and parks, using lawn mower, string trimmer and chainsaw and zero turn mower, etc.

Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged branches, twigs, or leaves.

Waters lawns, shrubs, flowers, and trees. May apply pesticides and/or fertilizer as directed.

Programs and does minor repairs on irrigation and sprinkler systems.

Services and makes minor repairs on lawnmowers, tractors, and other equipment; cleans equipment, hand tools and truck.

Replaces worn or damaged parts, such as hoses, wiring and belts in machines and equipment, such as truck and riding lawnmowers.

Pulls weeds, digs flowerbeds, plants flowers, etc. using gardening tools and applies mulch as needed.

Maintains sprinkler and irrigation systems.

Communicates ordering supplies, equipment, & PPE with Supervisor and Manager.

Removes litter and debris from parking areas. Removes weeds from cracks and around signage, as required.

Operates trucks, tractors, chippers, edgers, saws, blowers, mowers, and other equipment.

Assists custodial and maintenance staff, as required.

Loads material, trash, brush, etc., onto truck; may sometime unload the same.

Regular attendance is a must.

Ability to work well with others.

May be assigned other duties in addition to those listed.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED).

One (1) year of experience in grounds keeping.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operators license.

Must be able to be insured by the Countys insurance carrier.

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Did you graduate from a high school or equivalent (GED)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have one (1) year of experience in groundskeeping?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone 956-318-2660

Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/