Groundskeeper (CF)

Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Groundskeeper II, C.F., and general direction from the Correctional Plant Supervisor, this entry level position will complete required gardening and general grounds maintenance work, maintain order and supervise the conduct of incarcerated persons. Monitors all areas of building and grounds for the presence of vertebrate and invertebrate pests and eliminates such pests through use of equipment, chemicals, and procedures as may be necessary. All personnel are subject to call backs and may be required to work overtime after hours, weekends, and holidays. If an emergency arises and no other qualified personnel are available, you may be redirected to respond and make the necessary repairs. APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE INTERVIEWED.

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

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Effective July 1, 2025 , the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receives a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027.

Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

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

North Kern State Prison, Delano, CA