Lead Groundskeeper
Department of General Services
JC-519261 - Lead Groundskeeper
LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
$3,967.00 - $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: 6/4/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Excellence in the Business of Government!
Come join a team that creates:
A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.
Under the direction of the Supervising Groundskeeper I, the Lead Groundskeeper in the Facilities Management Division (FMD), East End Complex leads, inspects and works with a small crew responsible for gardening, general grounds maintenance work and grounds beautification for the FMD.
This position may require travel.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
If you're interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at ....
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Working Conditions
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-519261
Position #(s):
...-XXX
Working Title: Lead Groundskeeper
Classification: LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
$3,967.00 - $5,156.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Department Information
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:
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
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: 6/4/2026
Department of General Services
JC-519261 - Lead Groundskeeper
LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
$3,967.00 - $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: 6/4/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Excellence in the Business of Government!
Come join a team that creates:
A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.
Under the direction of the Supervising Groundskeeper I, the Lead Groundskeeper in the Facilities Management Division (FMD), East End Complex leads, inspects and works with a small crew responsible for gardening, general grounds maintenance work and grounds beautification for the FMD.
This position may require travel.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
If you're interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at ....
Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job.
Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey!
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-519261
Position #(s):
...-XXX
Working Title: Lead Groundskeeper
Classification: LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER
$3,967.00 - $5,156.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Department Information
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:
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
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: 6/4/2026
Job ID: 522480066
Originally Posted on: 5/26/2026
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