SUPERVISING GROUNDSKEEPER II (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) requires each full-time employee to receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries listed do not reflect this change. This is a limited-term position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 24 months or conversion to a permanent role.

Individuals new to state service must have list eligibility to gain employment with any state agency. Current CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address for application, as main communication for this position will be via email.

About the Role

This position is located at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF) in Corcoran, CA, conveniently accessible off Highway 43. The facility is within driving distance of several attractions and communities, including:

• Less than 1 hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station
• Approximately 4 hours from Yosemite National Park
• 2.5 hours from Sequoia National Park
• About 2 hours from Pismo Beach
• 3 hours from LAX
• Nearby communities: Fresno, Hanford, Tulare, and Visalia

The area offers a low cost of living.

Responsibilities

Detailed responsibilities for this role can be found in the Duty Statement provided with the job application package.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements are outlined in the Class Specification for this classification.
• Candidates new to CDCR must submit to a background investigation, including Live Scan fingerprinting and tuberculosis testing prior to appointment, followed by annual tuberculosis testing/evaluation.
• If meeting minimum qualifications through education, unofficial transcripts/diplomas must be included for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• Foreign education must be verified for U.S. equivalency through a credential evaluation service (e.g., NACES).
• Do not include confidential information (e.g., Social Security Number, birthdate, student ID, driver’s license number unless required) on application documents.

Qualifications

In addition to the minimum requirements, desirable qualifications include:

• Ability to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Pay

$5,207.00 - $7,943.00 per month. New to state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range, if applicable.

Benefits

Benefit information is available through the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) and CalPERS websites:

• CalHR Benefits Overview
• CalPERS Retirement Benefits
• CalHR Salary and Benefits
• California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

Eligibility for benefits may depend on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Department Information

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals in our care back to their communities as drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society. We provide education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and fulfilling environments for employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in communities. Our goals include strengthening rehabilitation, enhancing workplace satisfaction, and supporting successful reentry through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices.

CDCR and CCHCS are dedicated to building an inclusive and respectful workplace, attracting and hiring candidates from diverse communities, and empowering employees from varied backgrounds and perspectives. We collaborate with community partners to enhance public safety and promote successful reintegration.