GSA Maintenance Worker

County of Ventura; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational incentive

Flexible credit allowance

Deferred compensation

Pension plan

Job summary

County of Ventura's General Services Agency seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform routine horticultural and facility maintenance on County facilities within the Grounds Division. You will operate light trucks and related equipment and support irrigation, landscaping, and general upkeep.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of landscape tools and care of turf, plants, trees, and a customer-service mindset to work well with colleagues and public.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscape and grounds tools, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine horticultural and/or facility maintenance.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Plants, transplants and maintains trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns.
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems and repairs lines.
• Drives light trucks and operates other motorized equipment.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers under supervision.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of landscape and grounds

Ability to maintain working relations

Knowledge of turf, plants, trees care

Education

General education/experience in construction or landscape maintenance

Tools

Truck operation

Irrigation system maintenance tools

Job 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.

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 Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's 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 County's 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

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 [phone].
• Retirement FAQ's
• 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