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VETERANS HOME SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GLAVC

Title:  GROUNDSKEEPER
Salary: $2,687.00 - $3,051.00
Posted: 03/12/2010

Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Chief of Plant Operations II: Turf maintenance and construction. Application of pesticides, weed control and suppression. Operation of riding mowers, trimmers, and power equipment. Installation of trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Who Should Apply: Current State employees in this classification or those who are eligible on a certification list, transfers, or reinstatement may apply for this vacancy. NOTE: APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO SROA/SURPLUS PROVISIONS. PLEASE ATTACH YOUR SROA/SURPLUS LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION AND INDICATE THAT YOU ARE ON SROA STATUS/SURPLUS STATUS IN THE “APPLYING FOR” SECTION OF THE STD 678 EXAMINATION/EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WHICH INDICATE SROA/SURPLUS STATUS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY. THE SALARY LISTED FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FURLOUGH PROGRAM. If you are not a current State employee or otherwise eligible, you may qualify for a civil service examination based on the minimum qualifications for the classification. To view a current listing of examinations being offered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov , or to view examinations offered by all State departments, please visit the State Personnel Board’s website at www.spb.ca.gov. HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO FALL UNDER EITHER CATEGORY AND MEET THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE JOB AND/OR EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Note: In line #12 of the State Application, you must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility; i.e., List, Transfer, SROA, Surplus, Reemployment or Reinstatement. Failure to do so could result in being rejected from the interview process. Also, please include the reference number: M80#057W 09/10. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. PER MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE, SECTION 80, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO VETERANS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. IT IS AN OBJECTIVE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO ACHIEVE A DRUG-FREE STATE WORKPLACE. ANY APPLICANT FOR STATE EMPLOYMENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS OBJECTIVE BECAUSE THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE, THE RULES GOVERNING CIVIL SERVICE, AND THE SPECIAL TRUST PLACED IN PUBLIC SERVANTS. APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED WILL BE INTERVIEWED. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETEION OF LIVE SCAN AND A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL SCREENING (INCLUDING DRUG TESTING FOR CERTAIN CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS) WILL BE REQUIRED.

Additional Information:
Working Title Position Number
Groundskeeper 576 - 128 - 0731 - 001
Location County
West Los Angeles LOS ANGELES
Timebase Tenure
Full Time Permanent   month(s)
Final Filing Date: Department Link:
Until Filled http://www.cdva.ca.gov/Jobs/Default.aspx
Contact Unit/Address Contact Name/Phone
Human Resources Division
6150 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 305
Van Nuys, Ca. 91401
G Steward M80 57W 09/10

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