GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER II - EMERGENCY HIRE

County-of-Los-Angeles; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Grounds Maintenance Worker II positions. This temporary appointment may last up to 90 days with potential for permanent County employment based on performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining plantings, removing debris, operating county equipment, and assisting in the irrigation system management. A valid California Class C Driver License is required.

Qualifications

• One year's experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, or nursery work at a publicly used facility.
• Publicly used facilities definition covered in notices.
• Must have valid California Class C Driver License and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plants and maintains non-landscaped and landscaped areas.
• Removes debris, litter, hazardous materials, and recyclables from various locations.
• Fills and places sandbags, tarps, and barricades at multiple sites.
• Monitors assigned areas and assists in basic maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and equipment.
• Leads or trains others in grounds maintenance and custodial tasks.

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive-Emergency

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

Applications will be accepted Wednesday, October 07, 2026, at 8 a.m. (PT) - until the needs of the department are met.

EXAM NUMBER:

I0354B-HE

The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor), which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.

The Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Grounds Maintenance Worker II vacancies related to the effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Grounds Maintenance Worker II.

• Plants and maintains non-landscaped and landscaped areas.


• Removes and/or disposes of, but not limited to, debris, litter, dead animals, hazardous materials, and recycled materials from various locations.


• Fills and places sandbags, tarps, and barricades at various locations (e.g., in front of restrooms, on embankments, hillsides, near stairs and ramps, gyms, compromised structures).


• Monitors and participates in the assigned areas.


• Performs minor repairs to structures (e.g., ensure plumbing fixtures are operable in restrooms, replacing light bulbs), as needed.


• Maintains endangered species sanctuaries, and/or cleans and sanitizes facilities.


• Assists in the basic maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment.


• Interacts with a variety of individuals.


• Prepares the facility for upcoming activities within the course of routine operations.


• Trains others in the course of performing job duties.


• Completes and maintains basic written records of routine and periodic work activities including, but not limited to, department reports.


• Drives a County-issued pool vehicle and/or equipment with a current, valid driver’s license to arrive at various job sites.


• Prepares final written documents, as required.


• Leads court referral, general relief, and/or other workers assigned to grounds maintenance and custodial tasks.


• Manages and repairs the irrigation system programming and distribution.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

One year's experience* in grounds maintenance, gardening, or nursery work at a publicly used facility. **

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License*** is required.

PHYSICAL CLASS III:

This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week. Part-time experience will be prorated.

**Publicly used facility is defined as Office Buildings, Correctional facilities (e.g., prisons, jails), Schools and Educational Institutions, Hotels, Motels, Airports, Parks, and Beaches.

*** To get credit for your valid California Class C Driver License, you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filling or email a copy to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days. We do not accept password protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

May be scheduled to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on operational needs.

Department Contact Name: Sergio Paredes

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