Groundskeeper

Are you interested in a rewarding career located in a vibrant riverfront community? West Sacramento is centrally located in Northern California and recognized as a leader in the region and a growing center of commerce and development.  The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department consists of four separate functions: a Parks Division, Recreation Division, Early Learning Services and Tree Program.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team that is committed to the Department mission of “Parks Make Life Better”.

The Groundskeeper position reports to the Parks Superintendent and Parks Supervisors/Chiefs and will serve a key role in the daily operations and maintenance of City parks, sports fields, trails, open spaces, waterfront facilities, restrooms, and all other department associated work. This position will work with numerous departments, agencies, the local communities, and other groups daily while performing their daily tasks and responsibilities

This position works daily on the maintenance and operations of City parks, sports fields, trails, open spaces, waterfront facilities, restrooms, and all other department associated work. While this position reports directly to the Parks Superintendent and other supervisors in the Parks Division, this position is expected to communicate, interact, and take joint direction from multiple other City Departments and/or groups. The daily work of this position requires an individual who is a self-starter, can work both independently and cooperatively, has good communication skills, and above all possesses a great attitude.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance, as there is a possibility for some of these positions work to be involved in light vehicle and equipment maintenance. Previous experience can be attributed to past employment or any other experience working on an/or maintaining vehicles and/or equipment.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS–Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:  Assists in the planting, watering, mowing, weeding, trimming and renovation of turf; rakes leaves; cleans walkways, fields and other related facilities; picks up litter and debris and loads on trucks; cleans and maintains park restrooms and other recreational facilities; assists with planting, transplanting, removing, cultivating and watering flowers and foundation shrubs; operates walk-behind power mower, edger, blower and other related equipment; performs minor maintenance on park facilities including painting and replacing minor parts; performs preventive maintenance and repair work on park equipment and tools.

Marginal Functions:  Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.  Experience:  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:  Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license may be required; may be required to obtain current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificate within twelve (12) months of employment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  Ability to wear and use air purifying respirators as regulated by Cal/OSHA.  Must work a flexible schedule, which could include varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Travel from site to site; some exposure to dust and noise; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work at heights; work in inclement weather conditions.

An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant’s responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Application widow will close either at 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific or when 100 applications are submitted, whichever comes first.