Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Salary

$36,388.00 - $46,442.00 Annually

Location

711 W. Cinnamon Drive, Lemoore, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-30

Department

Public Works

Division

Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Job Description

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled grounds and custodial maintenance activities on City parks, streets, buildings, vehicles and other City-owned properties; to operate and maintain a wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment; and to perform a variety of maintenance duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from higher level public works maintenance staff. Reports to Superintendent.

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Maintain parks, playground equipment and restrooms; repair sprinklers and broken lines; use a riding lawnmower, weed eater, edger, tree trimming and other groundskeeping tools and equipment.
• Maintain City buildings and properties; provide janitorial services; empty and clean trash receptacles; dust, clean and refinish furniture; disinfect and clean bathroom areas; vacuum, sweep, scrub, seal, wax, buff and mop floors; clean windows.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Respond to inquiries and questions from the public.
• May assist in performing other maintenance work as assigned.
• Attend safety and training sessions and seminars.
• Set up rooms for meetings and events; clean up after meetings and events.
• Maintain inventory for all City buildings.
• Plant, prune and trim trees and shrubs and remove debris.
• Maintain flower beds including weeding and fertilizing; spray pesticides and other chemicals as needed.
• May be required to work any shift, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. May be subject to call outs after hours and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

At least six months of work experience.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid drivers license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. certificate.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid First Aid certificate.

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques of general grounds maintenance.

Methods and techniques of general janitorial maintenance.

Hand tools.

Power tools.

Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the maintenance of City street, parks, solid waste, vehicles and wastewater treatment systems.

Basic principles and practices of mechanical repair and preventive maintenance.

Basic tree care and maintenance.

Shop tools and automotive maintenance equipment used in repairs.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Learn operation and repair characteristics of a wide variety of vehicles, equipment, pipes and facilities used in the City.

Read measuring tape.

Safely perform all duties assigned.

Learn methods and techniques of general building maintenance and repair.

Learn to troubleshoot and diagnose problems and causes in automotive, diesel and related systems.

Learn to systematically perform preventive maintenance.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, heat, cold, waste and infectious materials and inclement weather conditions; work in or with water.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.

THE CITY:

Lemoore is a growing community with approximately 25,000 residents and is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, equidistant between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Home to Lemoore Naval Air Station, which is the Navys newest, largest, and only west coast master jet base, serves as a home for all Navy F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft and the brand new F-35C squadron on the west coast. The base supports the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Lemoore prides itself on its safe, friendly, small-town environment, active volunteerism, numerous community events, a volunteer fire department, and high-quality education. Lemoore is also home to West Hills College at Lemoore.

Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, as well as the scenic Central Coast, are all within a two-hour drive.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Public Employees Retirement System: The City provides the PERS retirement program, 2% at 55 for Classic Members and 2% at 62 for New Members.

Holidays: Twelve (12) specific holidays, plus forty (40) floating hours.

Vacation: Vacation leave starts at 12 days annually, increasing to 21 days based on time in service.

Sick Leave: Sick leave accrual of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation. At retirement, unused sick leave may be applied toward retirement.

Medical, Dental, Vision: The city provides health insurance through Public Agency Coalition Enterprise (PACE). The City pays $1,710 towards medical, dental, and vision premiums.

Life: A Basic Life insurance policy of $50,000 is provided for all City of Lemoore employees.

Tuition Reimbursement: $750 annually for lower division course work, $1,500 annually for upper division coursework.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Application: Applicants must submit an application and other documents required as specified in the job announcement by the closing time specified on the final filing date. Each recruitment process is treated separately and a separate application must be submitted for each position applied for.

Examination: Applicants will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in an examination or a combination of examinations as indicated in the position announcement.

Exam Accommodations: If you are qualified for the job but need reasonable accommodations to take the exam, we encourage you to request reasonable accommodations prior to the exam by calling Human Resources at (559) 924-6744 ext. 700.

Eligibility Lists: Eligibility lists contain names of applicants who have obtained passing scores. Eligible lists are generally maintained for a minimum of six (6) months.

Probationary Period: Generally, employees appointed to regular positions serve a one (1) year probationary period. An employee may be terminated without recourse for any reason and at any time during the probationary period.

Eligibility to work in the U.S.: Prior to employment, applicants will be required to provide proof of US citizenship, alien registration or authorization to work in the United States at time of appointment. Failure to do so within three (3) days from the date of hire may be cause for termination.

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The following questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions below must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. One vacancy exists in the Public Works Division. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a public works department or division with a government organization, or equivalent. The supplemental questions below will be utilized to determine the most qualified applicants. Please indicate "N/A" for any item which does not apply to your experience. All questions must be answered or indicated with an "N/A."

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Employer City of Lemoore

Address 711 W. Cinnamon Drive

Lemoore, California, 93245

Phone 559-924-6744

Website http://www.lemoore.com