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GROUNDSKEEPER

California Department of State Hospitals
Napa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026 CLOSED ON 5/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDSKEEPER position at California Department of State Hospitals?

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-501250

Position #(s):

480-557-0731-XXX

Working Title:

Groundskeeper (Plant Operations)

Classification:

GROUNDSKEEPER

$3,654.00 - $4,534.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Job Description And Duties

The Department of the State Hospitals – Napa , Plant Operations is now accepting Permanent Full-Time Groundskeeper applications. These positions will work under the direction of the PM Shop Supervisor. The duties will include ( but not limited to ) general grounds maintenance work. Cares for lawns , including mowing, edging , raking leaves and irrigation systems. Operate riding and push mowers of various sizes. Pothole repair on facility roadways. Assists with inmate and patient landscaping crews. Tree work around facility, operates chainsaws and chippers.

Applications may be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your application is thoroughly filled out, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of State Hospitals - Napa must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, please click here:

Groundskeeper Exam Link

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. Please note this is a separate process, you will also need to submit your application of interest additionally.

Per CCR 249.3 this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

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Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Salary : $3,654 - $4,534

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