Groundskeeper - Plant Operations - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various (Groundskeeper)

Job Description and Duties *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, Permanent/Full Time position(s). Under the supervision of the Supervising Groundskeeper I, 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 erects tree supports; sprinkler maintenance and installation; and other various duties as required. Training and Development (T&D): Individuals who are eligible for a T&D assignment may also be considered for this position. T&D assignments may be considered for current State employees. If you are a current State employee interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet the Minimum Qualifications; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying. Please see the “Training and Development (T&D) Information” section below for more details. Minimum Qualifications: 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.) Eligibility Examination: 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. Click here to take the exam: Groundskeeper Exam Bulletin You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • 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. Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their voicemails, email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list. All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form. Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered. EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.