Job Description and Duties Duties of the Academy Groundskeeper include, but are not limited to, mowing, edging, trimming, pruning trees and shrubs, cleaning and repairing walkways, proper and safe use of tillers, chainsaws, and power trimmers. Cultivating, propagation, weed abatement, fertilizing, and manual labor associated with grounds maintenance; cleaning and maintenance of grounds-related equipment; and assisting in the set up and tear-down for the Academy special functions. Care of annual and perennial plants and flower beds, pots and other planted areas at the Academy. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions The employee will work both indoors and outdoors. While indoors, the temperature and humidity are reasonably controlled, however while outdoors, the employee is exposed to climate conditions. Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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- Duty Statement Department Information California Highway Patrol Academy Operations Section (093) 3500 Reed Avenue West Sacramento, CA 95605 The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.
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https://www.chp.ca.gov Special Requirements • 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. 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: Good attendance, punctuality, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and excellent work ethic. The ability to follow written and verbal direction. The ability to operate grounds-related equipment in a safe manner. The ability to read and write English at a level consistent with successful job performance. Knowledge of the care required for common plants found in California landscapes.
Benefits
This location offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site cafeteria, gym, an ATM, and is close to many shops and restaurants. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Additional Application Submission Requirements Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-538695) and/or position number 388-093-0731-XXX on the application. It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position. Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time. Other Please note: To obtain list eligibility, you will need to take and pass an examination for the classification to establish list eligibility prior to a job offer. Please visit the link below to search for an examination. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.