GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I, PREPARING LOS ANGELES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT (PLACE) PROGRAM

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
R0352F-R

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

We will begin receiving applications on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026.

This exam will reopen as the needs of the service require.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.

JOB TYPE:

Permanent and Temporary (As Needed)

About This Position:
Performs routine and simple maintenance of park, beach, and public grounds and related custodial work.

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

Essential Job Functions

• Cultivates, fertilizes, trims, and cleans planted areas adjacent to public buildings, golf courses, parks, and beaches using such tools as weed whips, backpack type blowers, and hedge trimmers.
• Mows, edges, and sweeps park and public building lawns using rider mowers and other gasoline and manually powered equipment.
• Pots, plants, transplants, fertilizes, sprays, prunes, and waters flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors, washes windows, empties waste baskets, removes wall writing and cleans restrooms of structures associated with parks, beaches, or other public facilities.
• Under close supervision, prepares mixes, and applies non-restricted pesticides; may apply restricted chemicals under supervision of a certified applicator.
• Sharpens, cleans, paints, and cares for powered and hand operated tools and equipment.
• Prepares grounds for athletic events by performing activities such as watering and dragging baseball diamonds.
• Patches golf course greens, moves tees, cleans sand traps, and cares for sod patches.
• Sets up and dismantles tables and chairs at various public facilities, as needed.
• Assists in demonstrating work tasks to Grounds Maintenance Helper program participants, as needed.
• Drives automobile equipment to and from work sites, as needed.

For more information, please view the classification specification: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
A certificate* in Grounds Maintenance Worker Preparation Program certified by the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Preparing Los Angeles for County Employment (PLACE) program within the last 12 months.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for the certificate, applicants must upload a copy of their DEO PLACE certificate at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the filing period.

Please submit documentation to [email protected] and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed. Required certification must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

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

Note: Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

**To get credit for your valid California Class C driver license, a picture of your valid license must be attached at the time of application or emailed to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from the filing period. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

PHYSICAL CLASS 3 - 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:
Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to take this examination which will consist of multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% covering: Safety Orientation, Achievement, Teamwork, Responsibility, Mechanical Comprehension, and Following Instructions.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Applicants must meet the requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the list.

All notices will be sent electronically to your e-mail address .

Test scores cannot be given over the telephone .

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

TEST PREPARATION:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests/ . You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Beaches and Harbors, and to fill vacancies within other Los Angeles County's other departments.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any

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. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. 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 on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application 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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities 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.

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

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Testing Accommodation Email: [email protected]
Testing Accommodations Coordinator Phone: (213) 441-3150

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Exam Number: R0352F-R
Department Contact Name: Kat Macaranas
Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3637
Department Contact Email: [email protected]

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Closing Date/Time: 9/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific