Salary : $85,280.00 - $103,376.00 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Varies by Position
Job Number:
Business Area: 1714 - Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB INFORMATION

Grounds Maintenance Manager positions supervise, plan and coordinate the work of major park area crews or a major park service support unit engaged in the maintenance, repair and redevelopment of park and recreational facilities, right-of-ways, medians and open space areas; administer and inspect the work of private contractors performing grounds and open space maintenance functions; write contract specifications; make recommendations on payments to contractors; prepare reports for internal and public dissemination; monitor and prepare budgets for maintenance tasks; meet with members of the public to discuss maintenance concerns; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE:

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. One year of full-time experience as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor with the City of San Diego.
2. One year of full-time experience supervising grounds maintenance functions, which must reflect responsibility for the full range of supervisory duties, including planning and scheduling the work of employees, reviewing/approving timecards, employee selection, training, evaluation, commendations, and discipline. Qualifying experience supervising grounds maintenance functions MUST include ONE of the following:

• Planting and fertilizing lawns, shrubs, trees, and ground covers.
• Pruning trees and shrubs.
• Operating, maintaining, and repairing grounds maintenance equipment.
• Supervising crews responsible for the spraying of pesticides.
• Installing, operating, and repairing major irrigation systems.
• Open space maintenance.
• Beach maintenance.

NOTES:

• Experience supervising workfare and/or youth employment program workers only is NOT qualifying.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of hire.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 6 - June 19, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)
01

I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?

• Current city employee
• Former city employee
• Current & former city employee
• None of the above

03

If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
04

The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of full-time experience do you have as a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor with the City of San Diego?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06

How many years of full-time experience do you have supervising grounds maintenance functions? Note: Qualifying experience MUST reflect responsibility for the full range of supervisory duties including planning and scheduling the work of employees, reviewing/approving timecards, employee selection, training, evaluation, commendations, and discipline.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07

In which of the following supervisory duties do you have experience related to grounds maintenance functions?

• Planting and fertilizing lawns, shrubs, trees and ground covers.
• Pruning trees and shrubs.
• Operating, maintaining and repairing grounds maintenance equipment.
• Supervising crews responsible for spraying of pesticides.
• Installing, operating and repairing major irrigation systems.
• Open space maintenance.
• Beach Maintenance.
• None of the above.

08

In which of the following grounds maintenance functions do you have supervisory experience?

• Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly.
• Reviewing/approving timecards.
• Interviewing, selecting and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions.
• Providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed and administered.
• Recommending/administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling and/or discipline.
• None of the above.

09

For each area selected in Questions #7 and #8, please describe your grounds maintenance supervisory experience. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, type "None."
Required Question