The City of Ventura Public Works Department is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II! This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled construction, installation, maintenance, and repair work on municipal buildings and equipment.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Electrical - Repairs, replaces and maintains electrical wiring, fuses, switches, motors, generators, lighting systems, control systems, and other fixtures and equipment. Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, and switches required in making additions, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems. Troubleshoots and repairs damaged or worn electrical components. Trains and assists less experienced personnel.
Carpentry - Makes repairs on doors, windows, floors, gates, roofs, and ceilings. Repairs, installs, and constructs tables, shelves, cabinets, counter tops and other wood and equipment fixtures. Performs hand and bench work, operating planers, joiners, drill presses, power saws, and other woodworking machinery. Installs tile and carpet as necessary. Constructs new walls, ceiling, and flooring. Finishes cabinets and counter tops as required. . Trains and assists less experienced personnel.
Painting - Prepares surfaces for painting or staining. Applies paint to buildings, fixtures, or equipment. Trains and assists less experienced personnel.
Plumbing - Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets, and water heaters, and pumps. Unstops drains and toilets. Checks heating and ventilating equipment. Trains and assists less experienced personnel.
H.V.A.C. - Troubleshoots mechanical systems for basic problems, performs routine maintenance, cleans and services units, adjusts thermostats and dampers, and coordinates with vendors as needed.
General - Purchases needed supplies, parts, and materials. Writes service orders from verbal requests, completes paperwork when repairs are finished. Operates and maintains a computerized work order system. Maintains tools and equipment. Inspects building components and performs preventive maintenance. Moves and sets up furniture. Performs general locksmith duties. Opens and secures City buildings and facilities. Leads assigned temporary workers.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Facilities Maintenance Worker I is the entry-level class in the facilities maintenance series. Under immediate supervision, incumbents perform entry to journey-level work in one or two trades and are expected to work at an increasing skill level in all of the trades utilized by the Facilities Maintenance Section. Under this training concept, incumbents are expected to advance to the Facilities Maintenance Worker II level.
Facilities Maintenance Worker II is the journey-level class in the facilities maintenance series. Under general supervision, work is performed at a level approaching journey level skills in all the skilled trades utilized by the Facilities Maintenance Section including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and painting trades as well as at the full journey level in one or more trades. Positions are flexibly staffed and normally filled by advancement from Facilities Maintenance Worker I. When filled from the outside, the job requires the journey level skills described above.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently. The selected person will be skilled in performing maintenance and repair in either the HVAC, plumbing, or electrical trades, and can perform skilled construction, installation, maintenance, and repair work at or approaching a journey-level proficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience completing work via a computerized work order system and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Learn More – Essential Information
For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II.
THE SCHEDULE The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. – Application Deadline. Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
Week of July 28, 2025 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
Week of August 11, 2025 - Oral Panel Interview are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
Week of August 18, 2025 - Department Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
Week of August 25, 2025 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
Apply Now!
Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs.
It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
Start Your Journey… Follow the Process
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Experience and Qualifications for Success!
Facilities Maintenance Worker I
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of twelfth grade supplemented by specialized facilities construction and maintenance apprenticeship or trade school and two years of facilities maintenance and construction work experience involving a wide range of current systems, components, and related equipment.
Facilities Maintenance Worker II
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of twelfth grade supplemented by specialized facilities construction and maintenance apprenticeship or trade school and 18 months work experience performing duties comparable to those of a Facilities Maintenance Worker I with the City of Ventura (3-1/2 years directly related maintenance/ construction work experience).
License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
Certificate: Building Operator Certification at time of application is highly desirable.
As part of the condition of employment, this position is required to undergo and successfully complete a post-offer Police Department Live Scan and Records check.
