Top 1747 Groundskeeper Jobs in California

GROUNDSKEEPER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
Folsom State Prison —Sacramento County, CA
- $4,143 - $5,156 a month
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Fingerprint clearance
- Outdoor work
- Free parking
13d
GROUNDSKEEPER
Department of General Services —Sacramento County, CA
- $3,654 - $4,534 a month
- Full-time
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Outdoor work
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
9d
Groundskeeper
Glendale Community College —Glendale, CA
- $4,341.21 - $4,786.19 a month
- Online Application
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- University
- Travel reimbursement
- AD&D insurance
Campus Safety Officer (2026)
Santa Monica College —Santa Monica, CA
- Up to $70,512 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
14d
Campus Safety Responder
University of California, Riverside —Riverside, CA
- $25.40 - $33.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- High school diploma or GED
6d
Athletics Groundskeeper (8098C), Intercollegiate Athletics - #84470
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $25.98 - $31.08 an hour
- Full-time
- University
- Outdoor work
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
13d
Groundskeeper
Stanford University —Stanford, CA
- $26.39 - $31.84 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Groundskeeper
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $27.55 - $40.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Groundskeeper
University of California, Irvine —Irvine, CA
- $25.12 - $33.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
5d
Grounds Supervisor
UCLA —Los Angeles, CA
- $90,000 - $141,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- English
- 3 years
5d
Grounds Maintenance Worker I
City of Santa Clara, CA —Santa Clara, CA
- $81,975.60 - $104,936.40 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
2d
SUPERVISING GROUNDSKEEPER I
Department of General Services —Sacramento County, CA
- $4,507 - $5,913 a month
- Full-time
- Team management
- US work authorization
- Outdoor work
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
6d
Watch Commander
Loyola Marymount University —Los Angeles, CA
- $34.18 - $42.74 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
Gardener/Utility Worker
Rancho Santiago Community College District —Santa Ana, CA
- $60,055.94 - $76,767.69 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Heavy equipment operation
7d
GROUNDSKEEPER I
San Jose/Evergreen Community College District —San Jose, CA
- $58,348 - $71,189 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Forklift
- University
- Power tools
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Groundskeeper (GROUNDSKEEPER)
University of California, Davis —Davis, CA
- $25.17 - $33.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
Department of Veterans Affairs —Shasta County, CA
- $3,967 - $5,156 a month
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Military encouraged
- Free parking
Groundskeeper
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
California Highway Patrol —Yolo County, CA
- $3,967 - $5,156 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Free parking
9d
Groundsworker
California State University —Fullerton, CA
- Online Application
- Background check
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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GROUNDSKEEPER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Folsom State Prison -
Sacramento County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,143 - $5,156 a month
13 days ago

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

Inmate supervision
Landscape maintenance
Maintenance work
Entry level

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Groundskeeper- Folsom State Prison

Folsom State Prison

JC-524263

Groundskeeper- Folsom State Prison
GROUNDSKEEPER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$4,143.00 - $5,156.00 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: 7/23/2026

Job Description and Duties

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Newly hired State employees may be placed at the minimum of the salary range. Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employee may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising of Building Trades, the Groundskeeper is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all landscaped areas of the institution by utilizing an incarcerated person crew.

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

Working Conditions

Folsom State Prison is located approximately 30 miles east of downtown Sacramento and just minutes from old town Folsom.

The grounds of the prison are surrounded by beautiful landscaping and friendly wild animals (deer, squirrels, turkeys, geese, etc.)

**Free Parking**

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-524263

Position #(s):

071-216-0743-005

Working Title:

Groundskeeper- Folsom State Prison

Classification:

GROUNDSKEEPER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$4,143.00 - $5,156.00

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

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities

Department Website: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/facility-locator/fsp/

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. https://www.naces.org/

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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: 7/23/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Folsom State Prison

Postal

Attn: Personnel- Hiring

P.O. Box 910

Folsom, CA 95763

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Folsom State Prison

Drop-Off

Personnel- Hiring

300 Prison Road

Folsom, CA 95630

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Ashley Fackrell
(916) 985-2561 ext: 3024
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Zachary Fleming
(916) 985-2561 ext: 4742
[email protected]

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:
Daniel Sheufelt
(916) 985-2561
[email protected]

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.

EXAM INFORMATION

To obtain list eligibility for the Groundskeeper, CF, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here

CalCareers

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications received with inaccurate information or without the following information will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for an interview: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications that are ‘blank’ or with “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application and CalCareers profile. It is the applicants’ responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondences regarding their application status.

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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