State of California
CT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Job Posting
CT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER
Department of Transportation
JC-503328
$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 1/13/2026
Job Description and Duties Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with the maintenance and repair of State highways and landscapes. The incumbent will work individually or with a crew. May be loaned to another crew.
Works with a crew performing highway and landscape maintenance activities. Typical duties include tree trimming; loading, unloading and shoveling material; chemical application; roadside mowing; digging or repairing drainage ditches and culverts; clearing drainage inlets; picking up litter; weeding and pruning; planting and fertilizing; and rest area and irrigation repair. Operates light landscape, maintenance or construction equipment (pickup, cone truck, etc.). Makes minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment and steam cleans equipment. Completes simple written records, such as crew daily work records, spray reports, accident reports, Pre-op and Post-op reports. Keeps simple records.
Operates chainsaw, weed-eater, lawnmower, brush chipper and other light equipment and hand tools. Repairs fixtures located on the interior and exterior of rest areas, such as soap dispensers, basins, toilets, door, partitions, urinals, replacing hand dryers, paper dispensers, faucets, plugged drains and toilets. Performs repairs on the water system including wells, pumps, tanks, pipes, irrigation and controller repair.
Assists with traffic control duties.
Working Conditions Position located at 5065 Mtn. Lakes Blvd., Redding, Shasta County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The scheduling for this crew is 4/10’s in the summer months, and 5/8’s in the winter months.
Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow.
Will be required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State.
Personal safety requirements include: A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection. B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats. C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs. D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.
This is a designated travel crew and requires working out of town up to 80% of the time.
Minimum Requirements
Position: CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER
Salary: $4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per month
Positions: Multiple
Work Location: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
The position requires a valid California Drivers License (CDL). Provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions on your application.
The position requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
Class "A" Driver's License with Tank (N) endorsement
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-503328), PARF# 02-6-205 and title of the position (Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker) on the State application (STD. 678) form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free 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.
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
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Department of Transportation
JC-503328
$4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 1/13/2026
Job Description and Duties Working under the supervision of a Caltrans Maintenance Supervisor in Special Crews, the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous laboring duties in conjunction with the maintenance and repair of State highways and landscapes. The incumbent will work individually or with a crew. May be loaned to another crew.
Works with a crew performing highway and landscape maintenance activities. Typical duties include tree trimming; loading, unloading and shoveling material; chemical application; roadside mowing; digging or repairing drainage ditches and culverts; clearing drainage inlets; picking up litter; weeding and pruning; planting and fertilizing; and rest area and irrigation repair. Operates light landscape, maintenance or construction equipment (pickup, cone truck, etc.). Makes minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment and steam cleans equipment. Completes simple written records, such as crew daily work records, spray reports, accident reports, Pre-op and Post-op reports. Keeps simple records.
Operates chainsaw, weed-eater, lawnmower, brush chipper and other light equipment and hand tools. Repairs fixtures located on the interior and exterior of rest areas, such as soap dispensers, basins, toilets, door, partitions, urinals, replacing hand dryers, paper dispensers, faucets, plugged drains and toilets. Performs repairs on the water system including wells, pumps, tanks, pipes, irrigation and controller repair.
Assists with traffic control duties.
Working Conditions Position located at 5065 Mtn. Lakes Blvd., Redding, Shasta County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The scheduling for this crew is 4/10’s in the summer months, and 5/8’s in the winter months.
Required to work in a wide range of sometimes extreme conditions, including heat up to 120 degrees, cold to –15 degrees, strong winds, rain, sleet, and snow.
Will be required to work overtime, nights and weekends due to storms, emergencies, special work projects, or when the Supervisor deems that it is in the best interest of the State.
Personal safety requirements include: A. Work boots, in good and sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support protection. B. Either long or short sleeved shirts provided by Caltrans, or a safety vest is to be worn over non-safety shirts or coats. C. Long pants. No shorts or cutoffs. D. Provided safety gear; hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection devices, face shields, gloves, respirator, chaps, or other safety gear must be worn when required by the Department.
This is a designated travel crew and requires working out of town up to 80% of the time.
Minimum Requirements
Position: CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WORKER
Salary: $4,102.00 - $4,865.00 per month
Positions: Multiple
Work Location: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
The position requires a valid California Drivers License (CDL). Provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements or restrictions on your application.
The position requires a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
Class "A" Driver's License with Tank (N) endorsement
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-503328), PARF# 02-6-205 and title of the position (Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Worker) on the State application (STD. 678) form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free 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.
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
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