Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer II, the Groundskeeper is responsible for performing gardening and general grounds maintenance and other related work in a designated Facilities Management Division (FMD) region.
The Post and Bid form can be found by following the Duty Statement link.
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Effective July 1, 2020, State employees are subject to salary reductions and the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) or Furlough Program based on specific Bargaining Unit agreements.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-258578
Position #(s):
308-056-0731-003
Working Title:
GROUNDSKEEPER
Classification:
GROUNDSKEEPER
$3,176.00 - $3,788.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Joaquin County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department’s Mission. That mission is to “Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers.” DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx
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: 7/16/2021
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.
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:
Department of General Services
Attn: DGS-OHR/Certification Unit
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA95798-9052
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of General Services
Office of Human Resources-Reception
Office of Human Resources
707 3rd Street, Suite 7-130
West Sacramento, CA95605
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:
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.
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:
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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:
Charanjit Gill
(209) 948-7730
Charanjit.gill@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:
EEO Main line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.ca.gov
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.
Region II, Stockton
1976 East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Stockton, CA 95206
Please specify RPA 20593-FMD and JC-258578 on your state application.
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 permanent full-time statewide seniority in the class (regardless of department) shall be selected over other employees and notified of start date. If no eligible bidders accept the job offer, then the selection criteria above in “Who May Apply” will be utilized.
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.
