Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker

Department of Transportation

$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2026

Under the direction of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor or guidance of a Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Lead worker, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining functional and landscape plantings associated with the State Highway system. The incumbent performs maintenance and cleanup of highway landscapes, hardscapes, and plantings, weed control, irrigation repair, soil sterilization, mixing and applying chemicals for weed and insect control, operates and maintains various light equipment, and performs general laboring tasks.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. PARF 07-27-0394 | JC-535838. Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program.

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

Position located in District 7 South Region, Los Angeles County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Required to work in a wide range of sometimes-extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to 25 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow. Assignments will generally be within D-7; significant overnight travel on per diem may be required. Much of the work will be performed in high and confined spaces.

Will be required to work overtime due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State to work overtime.

Personal safety requirements include:

• Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection.
• Either long or short-sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats.
• Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs.
• Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, harness or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-535838

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER

Classification: CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER $4,102.00 - $4,865.00 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

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

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The position requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. This position is subject to the Post & Bid process.…