GROUNDSKEEPER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is hiring a Groundskeeper (Correctional Facility) at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. The role covers extensive grounds maintenance, supervision of incarcerated workers, and ensuring safety and order on site.

The position is located at SQRC in Marin County, CA, with a monthly salary listed between $4,143.00 and $5,156.00 and a focus on security, program support, and upkeep of institutional grounds.

Qualifications

• GROUNDSKEEPER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance: gardening, raking leaves, mowing, planting, watering and soil preparation.
• Supervise incarcerated workers and maintain order and safety within the work area.
• Inspect premises, search for contraband, and manage timecards, attendance sheets and accident reports.
• Maintain inventory and care for tools, equipment, and supplies; ensure security of work areas.

Job description

$4,143.00 - $5,156.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Description and Duties

Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position (s).

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades, this position will perform duties which include, gardening and general grounds maintenance work; maintain order and supervise the conduct of incarcerated people; protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; may instruct, lead, or supervise incarcerated workers; and to do other related work.

Responsible for plants, cultivates and waters/sprays vegetation, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers, and propagates cuttings; plants and cares for lawns; maintains plants along highways and in semiarid regions; rakes leaves, hoes weeds, and performs general grounds maintenance work; prepares and treats soils for planting, and spades and fertilizes flower beds and sets out plants; maintains the appearance of institutional grounds. Keeps greenhouses and other related buildings in repair and free from diseases and pests; keeps grounds clean and orderly; maintains hoses, tools, supplies, and equipment in proper condition and repair; trims trees, hedges, and shrubs and erects tree supports; does general laboring tasks related to grounds and garden maintenance work; Supervise incarcerated people and other incarcerated worker crews as necessary by maintaining order and supervising the conduct of persons committed to the Departments of Corrections; prevents escapes and injury by these persons to themselves or others or to property; maintains security of working areas and work materials; inspects premises and searches incarcerated people for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs. Responsible for incarcerated worker’s timecards, attendance sheets, and accident reports. Assists in ordering and maintaining necessary supply of materials and chemicals for grounds use; maintain inventory control of materials and supplies. Responsible for assigned keys, tool control, and on the job safety of self and others.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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

Working Conditions

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC), established in 1852, is California’s oldest correctional institution and is located in historic Marin County, overlooking the San Francisco Bay just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Rich in history and undergoing an exciting transformation, SQRC is at the forefront of California’s evolving approach to corrections, with an increased focus on rehabilitation, education, and successful reentry. Employees at SQRC have a unique opportunity to become part of this historic transformation while serving the State of California and contributing to CDCR’s mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• GROUNDSKEEPER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

GROUNDSKEEPER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) $4,143.00 - $5,156.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
[phone]

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.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for Groundskeeper (Correctional Facility) before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Groundskeeper (CF) examination found here: Groundskeeper (CF) Exam Bulletin (CA.gov)

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.