GSA Maintenance Worker

County of Ventura
throughout Ventura County, California United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 25, 2025
  • Salary: $43,680.00 - $57,179.06 Annually USD Annually
  • Salary Top:57179
  • Full Time
  • Building Maintenance
  • Job Description

    Description

    THE AGENCY
    The General Services Agency (GSA) is comprised of Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Parks, Security, and Business Support and is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all the County departments and agencies. It requires a verydiverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery, and foster the preservation of natural resources.

    THE POSITION
    Under supervision, the GSA Maintenance Worker performs a variety of routine horticultural and/or facility maintenance tasks on County facilities within GSA Facilities and Materials Department, Grounds Division; operate trucks and other motorized equipment as needed; and performs related work as required.

    The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of landscape and grounds tools, materials, and equipment as well as basic knowledge of turf, plants, trees, and their care. They will also have excellent customer service skills, the ability to maintain effective working relationships.

    AGENCY/DEPARTMENT : General Services Agency

    WHAT WE OFFER

    • Educational Incentive: 2.5% for an Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's degree
    • Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans
    • Deferred Compensation: County match of up to 3%, dependent upon your contribution amount
    • Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan


    To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below:
    https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/SEIU_MOA_2022-2025.pdf

    NOTE: Maintenance Worker is represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 721, and is eligible for overtime compensation.

    Examples Of Duties

    Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

    • Plants, transplants and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns;
    • Performs irrigation inspections and repairs, including the repair of mainlines, valves, lateral lines, wiring and troubleshooting; assists in the operation of wireless irrigation control system;
    • Picks up trash and litter;
    • Performs some minor repairs and maintenance of landscape equipment;
    • Drives light trucks, single axle dump trucks, skip loader tractors and other motorized equipment as required;
    • Under supervision, applies pesticides and fertilizers;
    • Maintains a clean and save work environment, including participation in periodic cleaning of the shop, equipment and all storage areas; and
    • Performs other related duties as required.


    Typical Qualifications

    These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

    EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
    Any combination of education and/or experience which provides the knowledge of and ability to perform routine tasks in general construction, facilities, horticultural or landscape maintenance.

    NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    • The ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver License and maintain a good driving record
    • The ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and exhibit the physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform strenuous manual labor


    DESIRED

    • California Class B Driver License


    Recruitment Process

    FINAL FILING DEADLINE
    This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Applications must be received by Ventura County Human Resources Division in Ventura, California no later than 5 P.M. on the day the recruitment is closed.To apply on-line refer to web site: www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Location #1970, Ventura, CA 93009. We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via email.
    Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and Supplemental Questionnaire, if applicable, in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
    NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (download adobe reader) for additional information.

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
    All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

    APPLICANT EVALUATION-qualifying
    Applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met.

    WRITTEN EXAM - 100%
    An un-proctored, internet-based, job-related written examination will be conducted to evaluate participating applicants' knowledge of irrigation, general cleaning, general maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and landscape maintenance for successful performance on the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

    VALIDATING PROCTORED WRITTEN EXAM
    Offers of employment may be conditional to the candidate until taking and passing an on- site, proctored exam similar to the un-proctored, internet-based exam.

    Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) vacant Regular position.

    VETERAN’S POINTS: GSA Maintenance Worker is an entry level classification and Veteran’s Points may apply to eligible candidates. Veteran's points are added to the examination score when the Veteran attains a passing score. Discharge papers must be presented to receive Veteran's points..

    BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
    A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

    For further information about this recruitment, please contact Chinna Nahabedian by e-mail at Chinna.Nahabedian@ventura.org or telephone at (805) 654-2458.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
    The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

    Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

    (SEIU)

    To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
    • Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
    • Retirement FAQ's
    • Memorandum of Agreement
    Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • County of Ventura
    • County of Ventura

    Beautiful Ventura County is one of 58 counties in the State of California.  Geographically, the county offers a stunning 42 miles of coastline and the Los Padres National Forest, which accounts for 46% of the county’s land mass in the northern portion of the county.  Fertile valleys in the southern half of the county make Ventura County a leading agricultural producer.  Together, farming and the Los Padres National Forest occupy half of the county’s 1.2 million acres.

    A mild year-round climate, along with scenic geography makes the area attractive to the 850,000 culturally and ethnically diverse people who call Ventura County home.  The unincorporated areas, along with the ten incorporated cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and San Buenaventura (Ventura) ranks Ventura as the 11th most populous county in the State.

    Ventura County has a strong economic base that includes major industries such as biotechnology, agriculture, advanced technologies, oil production, military testing and development, and tourism.

    The United States military, which includes two naval bases and the Air National Guard base, is the largest employer in the county with more than 16,000 employees.  The County of Ventura (government) is the next largest employer with nearly 8,000 employees located throughout the county.  Port Hueneme is California’s smallest but only deep water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco and plays a major role in the local economy.

    Home to two universities (California State University Channel Islands and California Lutheran University), and three Community Colleges (Oxnard, Ventura, and Moorpark), multiple university extensions, institutes, and adult schools, the county enjoys a strong structure for workforce development.

    The County of Ventura was formed January 1, 1873, when it separated from Santa Barbara County.  It is a general law county, governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected at-large for a staggered four year term in their respective districts, and the chairmanship rotates annually.  The Board of Supervisors is responsible for providing policy direction, approving the County budget, and representing the County in a number of areas including special districts.  The Board actions can apply countywide or only in unincorporated areas.

    Other County elected officials include the Auditor-Controller,  Assessor, Clerk/Recorder, District Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Sheriff. The County Executive Officer advises, assists, and acts as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board’s jurisdiction.

    Under the guidance of the Board of Supervisors, the approved County annual budget of $1.8 billion serves to assist vulnerable adults and children, enforce the law, ensure justice, protect public health, and improve our quality of life.  In alignment with key focus areas established in the County Strategic Plan, services are provided to residents by nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants working in 23 different agencies, departments and special districts.

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