GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER II - EMERGENCY HIRE

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive-Emergency

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

Applications will be accepted Wednesday, October 07, 2026, at 8 a.m. (PT) - until the needs of the department are met.

EXAM NUMBER:
I0354B-HE

The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (McKinnor), which requires the County to report on high vacancy rates and recruitment efforts. This action supports a Countywide strategy to address persistent staffing shortages that threaten the delivery of essential public services. We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.

The Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Grounds Maintenance Worker II vacancies related to the effort to stabilize critical services and accelerate hiring in high-need areas. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Grounds Maintenance Worker II.

Essential Job Functions

• Plants and maintains non-landscaped and landscaped areas.
• Removes and/or disposes of, but not limited to, debris, litter, dead animals, hazardous materials, and recycled materials from various locations.
• Fills and places sandbags, tarps, and barricades at various locations (e.g., in front of restrooms, on embankments, hillsides, near stairs and ramps, gyms, compromised structures).
• Monitors and participates in the assigned areas.
• Performs minor repairs to structures (e.g., ensure plumbing fixtures are operable in restrooms, replacing light bulbs), as needed.
• Maintains endangered species sanctuaries, and/or cleans and sanitizes facilities.
• Assists in the basic maintenance and upkeep of assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment.
• Interacts with a variety of individuals.
• Prepares the facility for upcoming activities within the course of routine operations.
• Trains others in the course of performing job duties.
• Completes and maintains basic written records of routine and periodic work activities including, but not limited to, department reports.
• Drives a County-issued pool vehicle and/or equipment with a current, valid driver’s license to arrive at various job sites.
• Prepares final written documents, as required.
• Leads court referral, general relief, and/or other workers assigned to grounds maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Manages and repairs the irrigation system programming and distribution.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
One year's experience* in grounds maintenance, gardening, or nursery work at a publicly used facility. **

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License*** is required.

PHYSICAL CLASS III:
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching,
working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week. Part-time experience will be prorated.

**Publicly used facility is defined as Office Buildings, Correctional facilities (e.g., prisons, jails), Schools and Educational Institutions, Hotels, Motels, Airports, Parks, and Beaches.

*** To get credit for your valid California Class C Driver License, you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filling or email a copy to EDL-DBH_RecruitmentandClassification@bh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days. We do not accept password protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
May be scheduled to workdays, nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on operational needs.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

How to Apply:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Note that some test invitations may be sent outside of the NeoGov system, meaning they would not appear in your governmentjobs.com inbox.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling.
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Department Contact Name: Sergio Paredes
Department Contact Phone: (424) 526-7806
Department Contact Email: EDL-DBH_RecruitmentandClassification@bh.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (424) 526-7810
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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