GROUNDSKEEPER

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Groundskeeper in the Metropolitan State Hospital complex. The role covers planting, lawn care, trimming, and irrigation in a state hospital setting in Los Angeles County, with in-office telework restrictions and permanent full-time status.

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Supervising Groundskeeper I, performing a range of grounds maintenance duties and related tasks across the Metropolitan campus.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in the California state service performing duties of a Service Assistant (Maintenance).
• One year of experience in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work.
• Completion of a formal vocational training program in ornamental horticulture and general grounds maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, water and spray ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers.
• Mow lawns, edge, weed, rake leaves and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Sprinkler maintenance and installation; trim trees and hedges; erect tree supports.

Skills

Six months experience

One year grounds maintenance

Education

Two-year program in ornamental horticulture or landscape work

Job description

Groundskeeper - Plant Operations - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Classification: GROUNDSKEEPER

$3,654.00 - $4,534.00 A

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description and Duties

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County. The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan, Plant Operations Department, is accepting applications for the Groundskeeper, Permanent/Full Time position(s).

Under the supervision of the Supervising Groundskeeper I, the incumbent will plant, cultivate, water and spray ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, and flowers. The incumbent will plant and care for lawns (mowing, edging and spraying for weed control); rake leaves, hoe weeds, and perform general grounds maintenance work, including trimming trees, hedges, shrubs, and erects tree supports; sprinkler maintenance and installation; and other various duties as required.

Training and Development (T&D)

Individuals who are eligible for a T&D assignment may also be considered for this position . T&D assignments may be considered for current State employees. If you are a current State employee interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet the Minimum Qualifications; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying. Please see the “Training and Development (T&D) Information” section below for more details.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Either I: Six months of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Service Assistant (Maintenance).
• Or II: One year of experience in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work.
• Or III: Successful completion of a formal vocational training program in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work such as those operated under the Manpower Development Training Act, the Work Incentive Program, or similar programs operated by State, Federal, or local agencies through school districts.
• Or IV: Education: Completion of a two-year curriculum in ornamental horticulture or landscape work at the junior college or college level. (Persons registered in the last year of the required curriculum will be admitted to the examination, but must produce evidence of completion of the required education before eligible for appointment.)

Eligibility Examination

Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov