Groundskeeper

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our states veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

This position is located in the Grounds department of the Veterans Home of California, Yountville and is responsible for gardening and general grounds maintenance work; instruct, lead, or supervise resident workers. Plant, cultivate, water and spray ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers, and propagates cuttings; plants and cares for lawns, hoes weeds, prepares and treats soils for planting and spades, and fertilizes flower beds and sets out plants; keep greenhouses and other buildings in good working order and free from diseases and pests; keep grounds clean and orderly; maintain hoses, tools, supplies, and equipment in proper condition and repair; trim trees, hedges, and shrubs and erects tree supports; performs general laboring tasks related to grounds and garden maintenance work.

Apply today to join our team! Visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov to learn more about us.

We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVets Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the states Veterans Preference program .

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Groundskeeper to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please click on the link to take you to the exam bulletin: Groundskeeper Exam

Please visit for more information. Veterans are encouraged to utilize the states Veterans Preference Program.

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

Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.

Driving is an essential function of this position.