Groundskeeper — Plant Operations & Landscaping

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

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.