Groundskeeper - La Jolla

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

This is a full-time position based out of our Scripps Memorial campus in La Jolla. Must be available to work a day shift of 5:30am-2:00pm Monday-Friday with occasional weekends as needed. Must be willing to travel to all Scripps locations systemwide as needed. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Join a winning team as a Groundskeeper supporting the Groundskeeping Department at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. Working together you’ll bring your expertise, compassion, and excellence to all we do. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy providing world class customer service.

The Groundkeeper position performs semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties, utilizing technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills under the guidance and support of a supervisor. This position performs maintenance activities to include mowing, turf maintenance, planting, fertilizing and trimming trees and other vegetation. Picks up litter and trash; repairs sprinkler and irrigation systems and other ground maintenance duties as assigned. Displays and practices a work style that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization. Demonstrates ability to perform competencies as outlined in FSS Competency Assessment tools. Demonstrates age-specific care as established for area and job title.

Required Qualifications

• California Driver's license required.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification

• At least 5 years Grounds maintenance and operations experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $25.00-$29.29/hour