Maintenance Worker-Warehouse Operator

Ventura County Community College District; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District in Camarillo is seeking a full-time Transportation and Facilities Assistant to drive a district vehicle, deliver goods, and perform general maintenance duties across facilities, utilities, and equipment.

The role includes shipping, receiving, stocking of supplies, warehouse organization, and inventory control to ensure safe, timely deliveries and adherence to district procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and two years of related maintenance, warehouse and delivery experience.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to operate and maintain District vehicles and general maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive a District vehicle to pick up and deliver goods; load truck and ensure deliveries meet specs.
• Perform general and semi-skilled maintenance of facilities, utilities, grounds and equipment; assist with electrical, carpentry, plumbing and painting tasks.
• Ship, receive, store and issue District supplies; ensure timely deliveries and proper inventory handling.
• Receive and inspect shipments; report discrepancies to vendors; tag equipment for inventory.
• Shelve and store items; design warehouse layouts; maintain safe, clean storage areas.
• Process requisitions; prepare items for delivery; unload/issue stock; handle damaged items for returns.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and related tools; use office equipment as needed; coordinate vehicle & equipment maintenance.

Skills

Delivery driving

Facilities maintenance

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the direction of the Business Services Supervisor, drive a District vehicle to provide delivery services; perform a variety of general and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities, utilities and equipment; perform a variety of duties related to the shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of District equipment and supplies.

There is currently one full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) vacancy located at the District Administrative Center.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, non-bilingual and bilingual, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the District’s three colleges.

More information about the District Administrative Center can be found here: District Administrative Center Website

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

SALARY PLACEMENT

Generally, salary placement is on the first step of the salary range.

Advanced step placement may be granted depending on related education and experience.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.

New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined in Section 290 – SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive a District vehicle to various locations to pick up and deliver goods including documents, deposits, mail, supplies, furniture and equipment; load truck with appropriate supplies and equipment, assure deliveries comply with quantity and product specifications.
• Perform a variety of general and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of assigned facilities, utilities, grounds and equipment, including minor tasks in electrical work, carpentry, plumbing and painting; assure a safe environment for students and staff.
• Perform a variety of duties related to the shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of District supplies, equipment and other assigned goods; assure supplies, equipment and other goods are delivered in a timely manner.
• Receive, unload and inspect shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and packing slips; review shipments for accuracy; contact vendors regarding shortages, damaged goods or other discrepancies; tag equipment for inventory identification.
• Shelve and store items received in the appropriate section of the warehouse; design and lay out warehouse storage areas and shelf arrangements; maintain warehouse and vehicle in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
• Fill and process requisitions; pull, pack and prepare items or supplies for delivery according to established procedures; unload and issue stock in accordance with approved requisitions; prepare and weigh damaged, excess or incorrect items for return to vendors.
• Perform a variety of general maintenance and carpentry tasks; construct, alter, repair, replace and inspect structures including cabinets, shelves, partitions, accessories, bulletin boards, counters, doors, paneling, window frames, walls, door locks and a variety of special fixtures; assemble and repair furniture; replace tiles and carpet as needed.
• Perform troubleshooting and minor repair to electrical fixtures, equipment, systems and other installations; replace light fixtures, ballasts, switches, fuses, outlets and other electrical accessories; trace out wiring, perform diagnostic tests on system components and replace defective wires and parts.
• Perform a variety of plumbing duties in the maintenance and repair of faucets, drinking fountains, toilets, urinals, sinks, pipes, valves, pumps and other fittings and fixtures; inspect and repair leaks, obstructions and general system failures.
• Prepare surfaces for painting; apply a variety of surface coatings such as paint, stain, varnish, enamel, lacquer or other protective or decorative finishes; operate a brush, roller or spray gun to apply a variety of surface coverings to various surfaces.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to purchase orders, deliveries, supplies, record retention, equipment, inventory, maintenance, repairs and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.
• Operate a variety of warehouse and maintenance equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, drills, saws and various other hand and power tools; utilize a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, computer and assigned software; arrange for vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs as appropriate.
• Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns related to purchase orders, deliveries, discrepancies, inventory, maintenance, repairs and assigned activities.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from high school and two years of experience including general maintenance, warehouse and delivery duties.

Other Licenses and Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License

ELIGIBILITY LIST

This position is part of the Senior Management Service in accordance with the provisions of the Education Code. Passing candidates will be placed on an unranked eligibility list that will be established to fill vacancies for one year.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodation should document this request in an email to [e-mail] including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education then a foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be a full evaluation of all the coursework and should be included with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework. Please also include a copy of the transcript that was evaluated. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.