Groundskeeper, Sr. cuts and maintains lawns and grass. Rakes leaves and cares for plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Being a Groundskeeper, Sr. determines the appropriate plants or shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Additionally, Groundskeeper, Sr. is responsible for snow and dirt removal. Keeps the grounds and environment of a facility in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Operates light trucks and assorted power equipment. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. May require horticultural training. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Groundskeeper, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Groundskeeper, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Under the supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Groundskeeper in the Facilities Manager Division (FMD), Cal EPA is responsible for performing gardening and general grounds maintenance and other related work in a designated FMD region.
The Post & Bid form can be obtained by clicking on the Duty Statement Link. Post and Bid forms can also be emailed to FMDERL@dgs.ca.gov.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx
Special Requirements
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/6/2024Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx
Hiring Unit Contact:
Michael Nielson
(916) 324-2548
michael.nielson@dgs.ca.gov
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: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.
Reporting Location
Please specify RPA #25690, 25691 & 25692-FMD CAP and JC #427191 on your state application.
Post and Bid
Local bidders (DGS employees) will be considered first and must file their bid requests for this position by the “Final Filing Date” with the contact person listed above, using the Post and Bid Request form, DGS OHR 56 (Rev 03/2020). The employee with the greatest amount of continuous “local work location” seniority in the class shall be selected over other employees and notified of start date. If there are no local bidders, then the Outside Local Post and Bid bidders will be contacted who indicated interest in positions at this location. If no outside bidders are interested, then the selection criteria above in “Who May Apply” will be utilized.
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.
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