Groundskeeper

Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Energetic Position
Position: Groundskeeper
Company: City of Santa Monica
Job Brief
Maintains lawns, flower beds, shrubs, trees and park facilities, including play equipment in park areas.

Salary Detail
$53,227.20 – $65,707.20 a year

Experience
Professional Achievements is required

Job Detail
  • NOTE: The performance examination is tentatively scheduled for 12/09/2025
  • If 3or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than 3qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City’s civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position. Background Investigation: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Inclusion Diversity Statement:
  • The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us! Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only). Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least 3work days prior to the examination.