GSA Maintenance Worker

GSA Maintenance Worker

Salary

$47,840.00 - $64,209.79 Annually

Location

throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

0853GSA-26AA (CN)

Department

General Services Agency

Opening Date

08/19/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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 very 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 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:

https://vcportal.venturacounty.gov/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/SEIU_MOA_2025-2029.pdf

NOTE: 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 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: 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.

VETERAN'S POINTS: GSA Maintenance Worker is an entry level classification and Veteran's 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 to Chinna.Nahabedian@venturacounty.govor phone (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 FAQs
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

01

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

• Yes, Class C
• Yes, Class B
• I do not possess a valid California Driver License, but can obtain one prior to hire
• I do not possess a valid California Driver License, and CANNOT obtain one prior to hire

02

Describe your experience performing irrigation inspections and repairs. If you do not have experience, type "no experience."

03

Describe your experience applying pesticides and fertilizers. If you do not have experience, type "no experience."

04

Are you willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and exhibit the physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform strenuous manual labor?

• 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