Body/Paint Mechanic

Body/Paint Mechanic

Salary

$80,051.35 - $83,871.88 Annually

Location

Saticoy Operations Yard, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

0042GSA-26AA (CN)

Department

General Services Agency

Opening Date

07/27/2026

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Description

THE AGENCY

The General Services Agency (GSA) is comprised of Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Security Business Support, and the Parks Department. GSA is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all County departments and agencies. It requires a diverse 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 general supervision performs repairs, modifications, fabrications, painting and refinishing of automobiles, trucks, heavy construction equipment, exteriors and interiors; and performs other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work well with others in a team environment and possess excellent customer service skills. The candidate will have four (4) or more years of experience removal and installation of damaged body parts and components, color matching, frame rack, testing, and repair and removal of electronic and electrical automotive equipment. ASE Master Certification in Auto Collision Repair is desirable but not needed.

CERTIFICATION PAY: Incumbents in the classification are eligible for certification pay and for satisfactory completion of any three (3) of the ASE Certifications B2 to B5 shall receive a two percent (2%) incentive of their base pay per biweekly pay period; for satisfactory completion of four (4) of the ASE Certifications B2 to B5, incumbents shall receive an additional three percent (3%) incentive of their base pay per biweekly pay period.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree that is not required for the classification.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: General Services Agency - Fleet Services department

Body/Paint Mechanic is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

NOTE: This classification is within a bargaining unit that is subject to an agency shop arrangement which mandates all a Regular employees to either join Local 501 of IUOE and pay dues as a member OR either pay a service fee to Local 501 or direct that an amount equivalent to the service fee be distributed to a qualified charitable organization.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Straightens, repairs, removes dents and welds tears on automobile, truck and heavy construction equipment metal surfaces;
• Fills rough areas and grinds and sands surfaces. Repairs and fabricates fiber glass parts and surfaces;
• Fine sands and prime coats exteriors and interiors of automobile, truck and construction equipment surfaces in preparation for finish painting. Mixes, matches and applies paint with a spray gun;
• Fabricates from sheet metal, modifications to vehicles and equipment to alter original configurations;
• Installs specialized equipment such as sirens, lights, mounts and brackets, including making necessary wiring installations;
• Does other work around shop as assigned;
• Repairs or replaces door hinges, locks, glass run channels, windows, windshields and allied parts;
• May repair and/or replace interior trim and upholstery;
• May function in a lead capacity over subordinate personnel.

Typical Qualifications

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

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

Considerable auto body and paint experience which has led to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by two (2) years of journey level experience in body and fender repairs, including experience with welding, and paint refinishing on vehicles and equipment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a current valid California driver license.
• You must possess any license or certification that is currently required or may be required by the State of California for repair and/or operation of vehicles or equipment.
• This position requires a full range of mobility including the ability to lift heavy objects and equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.
• Incumbents are required to wear a respirator.

DESIRED

• 4 or more years of experience
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Body/Paint Master Certification
• Any B2 to B5 ASE Certifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of: testing and techniques necessary to ensure the reliability and safety of a vehicles frame, chassis and running gear; methods, tools and equipment used in body and fender work; methods, tools, equipment and materials used in painting and refinishing automobiles, trucks and other equipment.

Working skills in the use of tools and equipment used in body and fender work; use of welding equipment, use of painting and refinishing equipment; use of welding, painting, and refinishing equipment.

Working ability to perform body and fender work at the journey level including repairing, modifying and/or painting automobiles, trucks and other equipment; set up and operate welding equipment to accomplish precision welding on various types of metals; work independently from written and oral instructions, diagrams, schematics, sketches, specifications and rough drafts; itemize repair estimates of cost and parts necessary to repair damaged equipment; establish and maintain effective relations with others; provide lead direction to subordinate personnel.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. 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 www.venturacounty.gov/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: Candidates applications, resumes, or other required documentation will be evaluated on a comparative basis against pre-established criterion. Those individuals whose materials best indicate possession of the stated requirements, may be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: An un-proctored, internet-based job-related written exam will be conducted to evaluate participating candidates knowledge of general cleaning/restroom cleaning, basic math, following written orders, reading comprehension, and parks patrol. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST

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 within the General Services Agency, Parks Department. There is currently one (1) regular position with the General Services Agency.

Candidates successfully completing the written examination may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

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

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Chinna Nahabedian by e-mail to Chinna.Nahabedian@venturacounty.gov or by 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

International Union of Operating Engineers

(LOCAL 501, IUOE)

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 FAQs
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Code: EOS

01

List classes/specialized training which you have completed in the area of auto body and refinishing.

02

Do you currently possess, or are you eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of California?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires that the incumbent use a respirator. Are you willing and able to wear a respirator and obtain a "blue card" clearance at the time of pre-employment physical.

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able and willing to perform the essential physical requirements of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting and moving heavy objects and equipment?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able and willing to work flexible and/or rotating shifts, as required?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess an Automotive Service Excellence Master Certification in Body/Paint?

• Yes
• No

07

If you are NOT Master Certified, please indicate if you have any of the following ASE Certifications. B2 - Painting & Refinishing (55 scored questions) B3 - Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair (55) B4 - Structural Analysis & Damage Repair (50) B5 - Mechanical & Electrical Components (50)

08

Describe your experience in body and fender repairs, including experience with welding, and paint refinishing on vehicles and equipment. In your response include the following:

A) Name of Employer(s) where you obtained this experience

B) Job Title

C Years of experience (month/year)

D) Job duties and responsibilities

If you do not have this type of experience, type "No Experience."

09

Do you currently possess, or are you eligible to obtain and maintain any license or certification that is currently required or may be required by the State of California for repair and/or operation of vehicles or equipment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Ventura County

Address 800 S. Victoria Avenue

LOC. #1970

Ventura, California, 93009

Phone (805) 654-5129

Website http://hr.venturacounty.gov