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 hiring a Groundskeeper for Metropolitan State Hospital in the Los Angeles area. The role involves planting and maintaining ornamental plants, lawns, and irrigation systems under supervision, with a focus on keeping outdoor spaces healthy and orderly.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications in horticulture and grounds maintenance and may be eligible for a Training and Development assignment.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Service Assistant (Maintenance).
• One year of experience in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work.
• Successful completion of a vocational program in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance or equivalent training.
• Completion of a two-year curriculum in ornamental horticulture or landscape work at junior college or college.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, water and spray ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers.
• Mow, edge, spray weeds, rake leaves and perform general grounds maintenance including trimming trees and installing sprinklers.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

General maintenance

Landscaping

Education

Two-year horticulture degree

Job description

Working Title

Groundskeeper - Plant Operations - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Classification

GROUNDSKEEPER

Position Details

Job Code # : JC-518882

Position #(s) : 487-557-0731-XXX

Working Title : Groundskeeper - Plant Operations - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Classification : GROUNDSKEEPER

$3,654.00 - $4,534.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# 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 direction and supervision of the Supervisor of Building Trades, 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.

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

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.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

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