Groundskeeper - La Jolla

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Scripps Health in La Jolla, CA, is seeking a Groundskeeper to join the Groundskeeping Department at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. The role supports maintenance activities including mowing, planting, fertilizing and tree trimming, with a day shift 5:30am-2:00pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends.

Ideal candidates have a California driver’s license and prefer at least 5 years of grounds experience; a High School Diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• California driver's license required.
• 5+ years grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, turf maintenance, planting, fertilizing, and trimming trees and other vegetation.
• Picks up litter and trash; repairs sprinkler and irrigation systems and other ground maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Planting and lawn care

Irrigation systems

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Sprinkler irrigation tools

Job description

This is a full-time position based out of our Scripps Memorial campus in La Jolla. Must be available to work a day shift of 5:30am-2:00pm Monday-Friday with occasional weekends as needed. Must be willing to travel to all Scripps locations systemwide as needed.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Join a winning team as a Groundskeeper supporting the Groundskeeping Department at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. Working together you'll bring your expertise, compassion, and excellence to all we do. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy providing world class customer service.

The Groundkeeper position performs semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties, utilizing technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills under the guidance and support of a supervisor. This position performs maintenance activities to include mowing, turf maintenance, planting, fertilizing and trimming trees and other vegetation. Picks up litter and trash; repairs sprinkler and irrigation systems and other ground maintenance duties as assigned. Displays and practices a work style that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization. Demonstrates ability to perform competencies as outlined in FSS Competency Assessment tools. Demonstrates age-specific care as established for area and job title.

Required Qualifications:

• California Driver's license required.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• At least 5 years Grounds maintenance and operations experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

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Primary Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Work Locations

• SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
• 9888 GENESEE AVE
• LA JOLLA 92037

Organization: Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Job Posting: Sep 21, 2026, 6:13:00 PM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD): 25.00

Maximum Rate (USD): 29.29

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.