GROUNDSKEEPER

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits, including health, d

Paid Holidays and leave

Defined benefit retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

Commute Program

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement

Job summary

The State of California, Department of General Services, seeks a Groundskeeper to perform gardening and grounds maintenance in the Sacramento Downtown area under the Facilities Management Division.

You will work a 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. shift, in-office location, with potential travel. The position offers a collaborative team culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the department.

Qualifications

• GROUNDSKEEPER

Responsibilities

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Job description

$3,654.00 - $4,534.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026

Job Description and Duties

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Groundskeeper I, the Groundskeeper in the Facilities Manager Division (FMD), Sacramento Downtown area is responsible for performing gardening and general grounds maintenance and other related work in a designated FMD region.

This position may require travel.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth an d training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• GROUNDSKEEPER

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: In Office

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Work Week: Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department's Mission. That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers." DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Hiring Unit Contact:

Nancy Pacheco

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Reporting Location:

Facilities Management Division (FMD)

Capitol Historic Region/ Sacramento Downtown

1300 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Please specify RPA #31044 and JC-529875 on your state application.

Examination Information:

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process.

To apply for the examination for this position, follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement.

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination.

Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at [e-mail] .

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

The completed SOQ shall not exceed 250 words, use Times New Roman and 12-point font size, and address the following:

Please explain how many years of professional, landscape maintenance experience you have and detail your most common professional, landscape maintenance duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.