Entry Level South Coast Botanic Garden Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $52,405.20 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: D6068A
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FILING PERIOD
The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. (PT)
EXAM NUMBER
D6068A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) properties include the majestic Vasquez Rocks to the iconic Hollywood Bowl. It manages 185 parks - a network that includes 9 regional parks, 38 neighborhood parks, 20 community parks, 16 wildlife sanctuaries, and 9 nature centers. It also manages 41 public swimming pools; 23 splash pads; 14 lakes including 3 with swimming beaches; more than 240 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding; and the largest municipal golf system in the nation with 18 facilities. The department maintains four botanic gardens: the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. It also owns the Ford amphitheater.
For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
Essential Job Functions

• Operates a light bus carrying patrons and visitors throughout facility grounds and other locations, including meeting and dealing courteously with the public, providing direction and information to passengers and patrons, assisting passengers with boarding and departing the bus, and renders first aid when necessary.
• Responsible for the service and maintenance schedule of buses including the gas, oil, and tires.
• Inspect buses for mechanical conditions affecting safety of operation; reports major mechanical defects and cleans and washes buses and other vehicles.
• Operates other automotive equipment to pick up and deliver supplies, including moving of supplies in warehouses or other buildings.

Requirements
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Six months of experience driving a bus or a truck of over 10,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight (GVW).
LICENSE and CERTIFICATION:
A valid California Class B Driver License with special endorsement for passenger transport vehicles.
For positions that require driving, successful applicants must acquire and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not submit their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must be currently active, valid and in good standing.
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American Red Cross basic first aid certificate.
Physical Class 3:
Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience beyond six (6) months of experience driving a bus or truck of over 10,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight (GVW).
• At least a year of experience driving a vehicle of over 10,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight (GVW), in transporting at least ten passengers.
• American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate.

Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%.
You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the evaluation in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION and VACANCY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list for a period of twelve (12) months.
The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation. However, the current vacancies are at 13144 Crossroads Parkway S, City of Industry, CA.
Application and filing information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• nmehrabian@parks.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Newsha Mehrabian
Department Contact Number: (626) 663-5623
Department Contact Email:
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 635-3368
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:
Revised September 2025
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be used to determine your eligibility. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make or any incomplete responses you provide may disqualify your application, even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume/application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• I have read and understand the above information.

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Do you possess a valid California Class B Driver License with special endorsement for passenger transport vehicles? Please note that in addition to other requirements, you must possess this license to qualify for this position.To receive credit for your License, you must upload a copy with your application or email a copy to the exam analyst, Newsha Mehrabian, at: nmehrabian@parks.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing period.Use the subject line: Light Bus Driver Exam D6068A, Class B DL

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a Red Cross Basic First Aid Certificate? Please note that you must possess this certificate in addition to the other requirements to qualify for this position.To receive credit for your Certificate, you must upload a copy of your certificate with your application OR email a copy to the exam analyst, Newsha Mehrabian,