Maintenance Trainee Extra-Help (Parks & Recreation)

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday February 16 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• $17.77 - $21.26 Hourly DOQ

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is hiring! Were now accepting applications for a part-time extra-help Maintenance Trainee. This is a great opportunity to join the City and gain hands-on experience in field maintenance work that directly impacts our community spaces. The current vacancy is in the Parks & Recreation department.

Were looking for individuals ready to work outdoors learn new skills and support critical city services that keep Ventura clean safe and beautiful. Whether you are seeking to gain experience support our operations or contribute to our community opportunities are available within our team.

What Youll Do:

Urban Forestry

This position will primarily require driving a City vehicle along an assigned water route to support the care of newly planted trees. Duties include filling and maintaining water bags ensuring trees are properly staked and supported and performing light weeding and general upkeep of tree wells. The Maintenance Trainee will also help monitor tree health identify basic maintenance needs and assist with routine landscaping tasks.

This is a temporary part-time extra help at-will position. Extra help positions work less than 1000 hours per fiscal year (July 1 June 30) subject to budget availability and agency needs. This position may require working a rotational schedule including weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Desirable: related experience and knowledge of common tools used in landscape maintenance and plant care and the operation of small motorized equipment.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable drivers record or ability to obtain drivers license prior to appointment may be required.

How to Apply

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline at 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.

Selection Process

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday February 16 2026 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 based on 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.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Additional Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position refer to the job descriptions located on the Citys Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Maintenance Trainee.

To learn more about the Citys hiring process visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page.

Questions Contact the Recruitment Team at:

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