Groundskeeper

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groundskeeper - plant operations - metropolitan state hospital - various

department of state hospitals

jc-480284

groundskeeper - plant operations - metropolitan state hospital - various

groundskeeper

$3,654.00 - $4,534.00 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: 3/5/2026

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if you have already applied to this position based on the previous advertisement, your application remains under consideration and you do not need to re-apply

metropolitan state hospital is located in norwalk, los angeles county.

the department of state hospitals – metropolitan, plant operations department, is accepting applications for the groundskeeper, permanenet/full time position.

under the supervision of the supervising groundskeeper ii and/or lead groundskeeper, the incumbent will plant, cultivate, water and spray ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, and flowers. The incumbent will plant and care for lawns (mowing, edging and spraying for weed control); rake leaves, hoe weeds, and perform general grounds maintenance work, including trimming trees, hedges, shrubs, and erect tree supports; sprinkler maintenance and installation;

and other various duties as required.

• either i: six months of experience in the california state service performing the duties of a service assistant (maintenance).
• or ii: one year of experience in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work.
• or iii: successful completion of a formal vocational training program in flower gardening and general grounds maintenance work such as those operated under the manpower development training act, the work incentive program, or similar programs operated by state, federal, or local agencies through school districts.
• or iv: education: completion of a two-year curriculum in ornamental horticulture or landscape work at the junior college or college level. (persons registered in the last year of the required curriculum will be admitted to the examination, but must produce evidence of completion of the required education before eligible for appointment.)

to be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

if you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

to take the exam: groundskeeper exam bulletin

you will find additional information about the job in the duty statement.

the employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.

further inquiries may be directed to the hiring manager during the onsite interview.

groundskeeper

job code #: jc-480284

number of positions: multiple

work location: los angeles county

telework: in office

job type: permanent, full time

facility: dsh - metropolitan

opened in 1916, dsh-metropolitan state hospital is in the vibrant community of norwalk, 15 miles east of los angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like disneyland, knott's berry farm, the marinas and beaches of huntington, newport and laguna. To the west are palos verdes and marina del rey.

dsh-metropolitan state hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at dsh-metropolitan: lanterman-petris-short (lps) act, incompetent to stand trial (pc 1370), offenders with mental health disorders (penal code section 2964/2972/2974), not guilty by reason of insanity (pc 1026).

department website:

• the position(s) require(s) a drug screening be passed prior to being hired.
• the position(s) require(s) a background investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• the position(s) require(s) medical clearance prior to being hired.

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: 3/5/2026

applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to msh-human resources department,…