Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II (20725807) Department of Public Works

Home City of Daly City Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II (20725807) Department of Public Works Category Parks Maintenance Region San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date 4/17/2026 at 5pm or until 200 applicants Salary $5,793.00-$7,043.00 Monthly Additional Questionnaires Pre-qualification About Daly City The City of Daly City, "Gateway" to the San Francisco Peninsula, stretches from the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay and is strategically located minutes from downtown San Francisco and SF International Airport. Daly City is one of the most ethnically-diverse cities in the nation and most populous cities in San Mateo County with 105,000+ residents. Daly City has over 500 full time employees to deliver the full range of municipal services. Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity. Location 794 Niantic Ave. Daly City, 94014 Description Applications will be accepted for this position until Friday, April 17, 2026 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

Written Exam:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Oral Exam:

TBA DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled gardening and turf maintenance duties in the development, maintenance and repair of landscaped areas; and related work as required. Groundskeeper Gardener I is the entry-level class and Groundskeeper Gardener II is the journey-level class in the series. Incumbents in the Groundskeeper Gardener I class will progressively perform most of the duties required in the Groundskeeper Gardener series but are not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgement on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established pattern that has been explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Under the flexible staffing concept, Groundskeeper Gardener II positions that may become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Groundskeeper Gardener I or Utility Maintenance Worker level for training purposes. Positions in the Groundskeeper Gardener II class are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from the Groundskeeper Gardener I class, or when filled from the outside, require prior specific experience in gardening and general grounds maintenance. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of gardening and general grounds maintenance duties and to meet the qualification standards for the class. This class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgement and initiative. Duties will normally require the ability to operate the full range of mechanical equipment related to gardening and general grounds maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plant, cultivate, water, spray, and propagate plants, hedges, trees, flowers, and lawns and perform grounds maintenance work; operate hand and power machines; aids in keeping greenhouses and other structures in repair and free from plant diseases and pests; maintain equipment, tools, and supplies in proper condition and repair; do general laboring tasks related to grounds and garden maintenance work. Install, maintain, and operate manual and automatic irrigation systems. Input and retrieve data and work orders from the computer system. May assist in supervising utility workers, temporary employees, court referrals and other subordinates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Approved methods of planting, propagating and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers; gardening materials, tools and equipment, and their use and care; the common plant diseases and insect pests and the approved methods and materials used in controlling and destroying them.

Ability to:

Safely use hand and power gardening tools and perform heavy physical labor; follow oral and written directions; follow and abide by the City's Rules and Regulations of the Classified Service. Learn to use the computer system. Maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions. Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical capability to:

Perform sustained, strenuous manual labor; climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; may work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather.

Experience:

Groundskeeper Gardener I, entry level: one (1) year, full-time, paid experience in construction, maintenance or other semi-skilled, physical work.

Groundskeeper Gardener II:

two (2) years of full-time experience in gardening and general grounds maintenance work.

Education:

Groundskeeper Gardener I, entry level: completion of the tenth grade. Graduation from high school or the equivalent is desirable and required to advance to Level II in the classification series.

Groundskeeper Gardener II:

A high school diploma or the equivalent.

License:

Possession of a valid, Class C California Driver's License.

Groundskeeper Gardener II:

A current Qualified Applicator Certificate is desirable.

Job PDF:

Groundskeeper Gardener I-II job bulletin 2026 FINAL.pdf Ideal Candidate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Approved methods of planting, propagating and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers; gardening materials, tools and equipment, and their use and care; the common plant diseases and insect pests and the approved methods and materials used in controlling and destroying them.

Ability to:

Safely use hand and power gardening tools and perform heavy physical labor; follow oral and written directions; follow and abide by the City's Rules and Regulations of the Classified Service. Learn to use the computer system. Maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions. Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Physical capability to:

Perform sustained, strenuous manual labor; climb, lift, crawl, stoop and bend to reach work; may work outdoors in temperature extremes and inclement weather.

Experience:

Groundskeeper Gardener I, entry level: one (1) year, full-time, paid experience in construction, maintenance or other semi-skilled, physical work.

Groundskeeper Gardener II:

two (2) years of full-time experience in gardening and general grounds maintenance work.

Education:

Groundskeeper Gardener I, entry level: completion of the tenth grade. Graduation from high school or the equivalent is desirable and required to advance to Level II in the classification series.

Groundskeeper Gardener II:

A high school diploma or the equivalent.

License:

Possession of a valid, Class C California Driver's License.

Groundskeeper Gardener II:

A current Qualified Applicator Certificate is desirable. Benefits

GENERAL BENEFITS SUMMARY

A.F.S.C.M.E., Local 919 Effective December 1, 2022 I

HEALTH & WELFARE A.

Section 125

Options:

Unreimbursed Medical Expenses and Dependent Care Plans available to all eligible full-time employees. B. Wage Supplements Effective November 1, 2023 the City's monthly contribution towards the Cafeteria/Flexible benefits wage supplement shall be: No Coverage $500.00 Employee Only 100% of Employee Only CalPERS Kaiser Rate Employee + 1 95% of Employee +1 CalPERS Kaiser Rate Employee+ Family 95% of Employee + Family CalPERS Kaiser Rate From the Wage Supplement Dollars, employees must purchase the following qualified benefits: City-sponsored dental/orthodontic insurance Maximum annual dental benefit $2,500 Non-PPO/ $2,600 PPO Maximum lifetime orthodontia $2,500 Monthly premium of $141.10 effective 1/1/2025 City-sponsored life insurance ($50,000) Monthly premium at the current coverage rate of $0.225 per $1K. C.

City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability Insurance Monthly Premium:

$35.00

City Pays:

$26.50 per employee

Employee Pays:

$ 8.50 ($4.25 biweekly for 24 pay periods) D. Vision Reimbursement Plan Employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum of $200.00 per year per family for frames or lenses. The reimbursement may be requested every 12 months.

II RETIREMENT - PERS 3

% At Age 60 3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit. 2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation Employer contribution: 43.10% effective 7/01/25 Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic and New Members The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.

III EDUCATION EXPENSES

Employees may be reimbursed for educational expenses with prior department head approval and with proof of successful completion of the course.

IV STANDBY PAY

$50 daily standby rate to eligible employees.

V SAFETY FOOTWEAR ALLOWANCE

Reimbursement up to $350.00 as needed to eligible employees for the purchase and/or repair and maintenance of safety footwear (including socks, boot laces, and inserts). Employee may select type of footwear and must obtain advance approval of the Department Head. Employees receiving such reimbursement are required to wear the approved footwear at all times while on duty.

Eligible classifications are:

Building Inspector Lead Meter Reader Building Maintenance Worker I/II Lead Groundskeeper Gardener Lead Public Works Maint Worker Certified Tree Worker Lead Street Maintenance Worker Lead Traffic Signal Street Light Tech Chief Mechanic Mechanic Civil Engineer II Meter Reader Custodian Public Works Inspector Electrician Senior Building Inspector Engineer I Senior Building Maintenance Worker Engineering Technician Street Maintenance Worker I/II Equipment Operator/Project Lead Senior Engineering Technician Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II Street Sweeper Operator Junior Engineering Technician Traffic Signal Street Light Technician Utility Maintenance Worker

VI CLOTHING

Employees required to wear uniforms shall be required to wear them at all times while on duty. A.

Coveralls:

The City will provide coveralls to employees in the following classifications: Building Inspector Building Maintenance Worker I/II Chief Mechanic Junior Engineering Technician Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II Lead Groundskeeper Gardener Lead Public Workers Maintenance Worker Lead Street Maintenance Worker Mechanic Mechanic's Helper Senior Building Inspector Senior Building Maintenance Worker Street Maintenance Worker I/II Street Sweeper Operator Utility Maintenance Worker

VII DAMAGED CLOTHING REIMBURSEMENT

Clothing reimbursement pool provides up to a maximum of $150 per year to eligible employees for clothing damaged in the line of duty and replaced by the employee subject to Department Head approval. The $150 clothing reimbursement pool will not carry over from one fiscal year to the next. Eligible employees are those who hold position classifications of: Building Inspector Engineering Technician Engineering Aide Senior Engineering Technician

VIII SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT PAY

Employees who are designated by their department and assigned to operate a vehicle(s) requiring a valid Class A California driver's license shall receive supplemental assignment pay at the rate of $145.00 a month. Irrigation Specialist (Parks) $100/month Sheriff Work Program Supervisor (Parks) $100/month QAC (Qualified Applicator Certificate) (Parks) $100/month Playground Inspector $150/month Fire Mechanic (Mechanics) $100/month Safe Food Handling (Recreation) $50/month Certified Arborist (Parks) $100/month Fleet ASE Master Auto Technician (Mechanics) $200/month Traffic Signal Street Light Technician & Lead Traffic Street Light Technician- Level III Certificate $100/month Signs & Pavement Certificate $100/month Effective 9/30/23, the current amount of certification pay from a flat dollar amount will be converted to a percentage and implemented as follows. At no time will a member's total amount of certification pay exceed 15% of base pay:

XI TWO HOURS PERSONAL LEAVE

The City provides affected employees two hours of personal leave to be taken at any time during the calendar year that is agreeable to the employee and the employee's department head in lieu of the employee taking two hours of holiday time off on the Friday before Easter. Said two hours personal leave shall be taken each year pursuant to the above conditions and shall not accrue from year to year. XII Retiree Health Benefits The retiree health benefit for all employees hired on or after November 14, 2022 shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum. For employees hired on or after November 14, 2022, the City shall contribute $50 per month to the current Mission Square retiree health savings account.

XIII HOLIDAYS

12 paid holidays per year

XIV VACATION

Employees accrue vacation days after completion of service years reflected below. New hires are eligible to use accrued vacation during their probationary period upon approval of their department head or designee. Years of Service # Days Completed Received 1 through 4 13 5 through 12 18 13 through 20 23 21 or more 28 XV

SICK LEAVE

Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. Pay out of one-half of employee's total accrued sick leave hours applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position for employees hired before January 1, 2020.

XVI MILEAGE

Effective January 1, 2025, reimbursement rate is 70 cents per mile.

XVII AFFECTED CLASSIFICATIONS

- Civil Service Building Inspector Building Maintenance Worker I/II Building Permit Technician Certified Tree Worker Chief Mechanic Civil Engineer II Custodian Electrician Engineer I Engineering Technician Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II Junior Engineering Technician Lead Groundskeeper/Gardener Lead Meter Reader Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker Lead Street Maintenance Worker Lead Traffic Signal Street Light Technician Librarian I Librarian II Librarian III Library Assistant I Library Assistant II Library Assistant III Mechanic Mechanic's Helper Meter Reader Recreation Services Coordinator Recreation Services Supervisor Senior Recreation Services Supervisor SeniorBuilding Inspector Senior Engineering Technician Senior Custodian Senior Recreation Services Supervisor Street Maintenance Worker I/II Street Sweeper Operator Traffic Signal/Street Light Technician Utility Maintenance Worker Special Instructions Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 17, 2026 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application. Written 

Exam:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Oral Exam:

TBA Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (650)991-8028 Contact email: hr@dalycity.org