Maintenance Worker, Lead - Grounds

Maintenance Worker, Lead - Grounds

Salary

$32.63 - $43.85 Hourly

Location

City of Palm Springs, CA

Job Type

Full Time - Regular

Job Number

Public Works - 0626

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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Position Summary

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are made at the range minimum

THE CITY: Palm Springs, located in the Coachella Valley, is known for its luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle. Picture waking up to fresh air, surrounded by palm trees, and enjoying stunning mountain views. This city offers a perfect blend of nature and modern living for both residents and visitors. Palm Springs is ideal for families, offering numerous parks, gardens, and nature reserves for leisurely activities and wildlife encounters. With a wide range of attractions and events, there's always something fun for everyone in the family. To see the exciting things going on, visit the Engage Palm Springs website. The City of Palm Springs is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, from policies to inclusive healthcare, and making people of various backgrounds feel welcome and supported. To view our recent Human Rights Campaign, visit the Municipal Equity Index website.

THE POSITION: This position works in the Public Works Department and leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for routine and general cleaning and landscape maintenance activities of City parks and facilities, including downtown and uptown areas; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for routine and general cleaning and landscape maintenance.
• Plan, direct, schedule, and participate in the landscaping duties in parks and downtown and uptown grounds, including outdoor patios; mow, trim, prune, edge, rake, fertilize, water, plant, and cultivate landscaped areas as necessary.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including maintenance and landscaping methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Supervise the use, care, and operation of equipment and vehicles.
• Verify the work assigned to employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Inspect and monitor job sites for properly completed work; assess complex maintenance problems and coordinate the appropriate staff.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned, requisition materials as required.
• Maintain and prepare a variety of records, logs, and reports.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum and Preferred Requirements

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible landscape maintenance and general cleaning experience is required.
• Previous experience working in a public sector agency (public agency includes State, County, School, or City Government, Law Enforcement, or other Public Sector Agency) is preferred.

Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.
• Specialized training in general landscape maintenance and repairs or related fields is desired.

License or Certificates:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, within six (6) months of hire, a valid California Class A Driver License with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accidents within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years) is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an IMSA certification for signs and markings and Work zone Safety within six (6) months of the date of hire, it is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) within six (6) months of the date of hire is required.

Other Requirements:

• Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbents driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
• Ability to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background clearance, fingerprints and a physical and drug screen.

Working Conditions:

The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

This position works in a field/construction site environment and is exposed to noise, dust, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions and works around heavy construction equipment and machinery. This position may work at heights, on scaffolding and ladders and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting, standing or walking for prolonged periods and operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Application and Exam Information

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.

Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.

Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview.

Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.

For more information on completing your application materials, click here.

If you are ready for this exciting opportunity and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:

The City of Palm Springs

3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, CA 92262

www.palmspringsca.gov

760-323-8215

Applications must be received by 4:00pm June 30, 2026 in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retiree Health Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click here to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.
• The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to further evaluate your experience and education to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included in the Work Experience and Education sections of your application?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have the required three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in landscape maintenance and general cleaning?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of increasingly responsible landscape maintenance and general cleaning experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1 and 3 years
• more than 3 years

04

Do you have the required high school diploma or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

05

Based on the answer to question 4 have you attached the supporting documents?

• Yes
• No
• I have no High School Diploma

06

Do you have the preferred experience working in a public sector Downtown/Uptown Maintenance Division or similar environment? (Public sector agency includes State, County, School, or City Government, Law Enforcement, or other Public Sector Agency.)

• Yes
• No

07

Please indicate the type of public sector agency or agencies where you gained the preferred Downtown/Uptown Maintenance Division or similar environment experience. Select all that apply

• City Government
• County Government
• State Government
• Law Enforcement
• School District
• Other Public Sector
• I Have No Public Sector Experience

08

Do you have the desired specialized training in general landscape maintenance and repairs or related fields experience?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe your specialized training in general landscape maintenance and repairs or related fields experience and where you gained that experience. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. If none, please indicate "none"

10

Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain the required valid Class A California driver license within six (6) months of the date of hire?

• Yes, I possess valid California Class A driver license
• Yes, I am able to obtain the required valid Class A California driver license within six (6) months of the date of hire
• No

11

Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain the required International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification for signs and markings and work zone safety within six (6) months of the date of hire?

• Yes, I possess valid International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification for signs and markings and work zone safety
• Yes, but I am able to obtain the required IMSA certification for signs and markings and work zone safety within six (6) months of the date of hire
• No

12

Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain a Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) within six (6) months of the date of hire?

• Yes, I possess valid Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC)
• Yes, but I am able to obtain the required Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) within six (6) months of the date of hire
• No

13

Are you willing and able to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Palm Springs

Address 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, California, 92262

Phone 760-323-8215

Website http://www.palmspringsca.gov