GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECURITMENT:

We encourage applications from everyone!

JOB TYPE:

Temporary (As Needed) & Permanent

EXAM NUMBER:

I0352M

WHEN TO APPLY:

We will be accepting online applications from Friday, December 19, 2025, at 8 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, December 23, 2025, by 5 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to be accepted.

WHY WORK FOR US?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages nationally. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THIS P OSITON INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Plan ts 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 area .
• 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 vehicles, 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.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
No training experience required.

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

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 semery@bh.lacounty.gov by Tuesday, December 30, 2025, by 5 p.m.(PT) If the required documentation is not received by the deadline, your application will be rejected. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE: 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.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you listed on the supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses:

• Experience working as a custodian and/or gardener

There are no requirements to qualify for this job. However, you must be willing and able to perform job-related tasks and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Your score will be valid for six (6) months from the date of your assessment results notice.

VACANCY INFORMATION :
The resulting list will be used to fill temporary (as needed) and permanent positions and will be valid for six (6) months. Individuals appointed to a position may be assigned to any of the work schedules and locations below based on operational needs:

Dockweiler Beach - 8255 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293

Manhattan Beach - 3621 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Marina - 13555 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Redondo Beach - 1700 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Venice Beach - 2300 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291

Will Rogers Beach - 16300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Zuma Beach - 30100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

AVAILABLE SHIFT : You may be scheduled to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. Hours vary and are 5:00 am - 10:00 pm.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

• 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed people have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) : The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Beaches and Harbors is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Shalonda Emery-Johnson
Department Contact Phone: 424-526-7810
Department Contact Email: semery@bh.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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