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GSA Maintenance Worker

Ventura County


Job Location:

Ventura, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 47840 - 64209
Posted: 22 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Associates degree 3.5% for a Bachelors degree or 5% for a Masters 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 Countys defined benefit plan

To learn more about the benefits please follow the link below:
Maintenance Worker is represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721 and is eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE:Wednesday August 19 2026
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous and may close at any time; therefore the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
APPLICATION REVIEW:
Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis beginning the week of August 24 2026.
Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Plants transplants and maintains trees shrubs flowers and lawns;
  • Installs and maintains irrigation systems 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;
  • Operates equipment and tools in the process of maintaining and treating landscape;
  • 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

  • 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; therefore apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 P.M. on the closing date.

To apply online please refer to our website at A paper application can be obtained by calling . Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources division 800 South Victoria Avenue L-1970 Ventura CA 93009.

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 for additional information.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above referenced sections; however it may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire will be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.


WRITTEN EXAM - 100%
An un-proctored online internet-based job-related written examination will be conducted to test 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) Regular vacancy.

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

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Applicants will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education criminal background information and driving record.

The successful candidate is also required to cooperate with a background investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff Department and must receive clearance from the Sheriff Department prior to hire.

For further information regarding this recruitment please contact Chinna Nahabedian by email toor phone .


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.


Required Experience:

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