Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site: www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. 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! We're 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.
We're 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 You'll 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 1,000 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 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 and in your Workday candidate account. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application portal.
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 City's Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Maintenance Trainee.
To learn more about the City's hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page.
Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team at: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.
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!
Incorporated in 1866, the City of Ventura is a full-service City with approximately 617 full-time employees organized across 10 major departments: City Manager; City Attorney; Finance & Technology; Human Resources; Community Development; Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships; Fire; Police; Public Works; and Ventura Water.
Ventura is a community proud of its history and rich culture. The revitalized historic downtown district boasts museums, galleries, dining, and shopping, as well as Mission SanBuenaventura and the internationally acclaimed Rubicon Theatre Company. With a high-performing public school district, numerous private school options, and five higher education campuses including Ventura College, education opportunities abound in Ventura.