Sign Maintenance Worker

City of Ventura; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Strong support for professional dev.

Vacation & Holiday Compensation

Deferred Compensation

CalPERS Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay

Job summary

The City of Ventura is seeking a Sign Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. The role installs, maintains, and repairs street name and traffic control signs across the city, with standby duties and callback responses as required.

Responsibilities include sign fabrication, painting and street markings, record-keeping, and using electronic maintenance systems. Requires IMSA certifications within specified timelines and a California Class C license.

Qualifications

• One year of maintenance or construction experience or equivalent training.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• IMA SA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician certification within six months; IMSA Sign and Pavement Marking Technician Level I within twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair street name and traffic control signs throughout the City.
• Operate a one-ton truck and various hand, power, and mechanized tools.
• Maintain records of work and materials; monitor inventory and respond to callbacks as needed.

Education

California Class C driver's license

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician certification

IMSA Sign and Pavement Marking Technician Level I certification

Job description

Pay & Benefits

Pay (Hourly DOQ): Sign Maintenance Worker - $30.5207 - $37.0980

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong support for professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is seeking a Sign Maintenance Worker to join the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing street name and traffic control signs throughout the City. The incumbent may be assigned rotational standby duty and required to respond to callbacks within a designated time frame. Standby assignments are at the discretion of the Division Head.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installs and maintains stop signs, speed limit signs, parking signs, school signs, and other traffic control signs in public streets and parking lots.
• Installs street name signs and fabricates signs as needed.
• Installs and maintains guardrails, barricades, fences, and reflector posts, including painting and repairs.
• Removes pavement striping and breaks out concrete walks and curbs as needed to install signposts. Pours and finishes replacement concrete.
• Paints curb zones and performs other street marking and painting duties.
• Maintains accurate records of completed work and materials used. Monitors inventory and reorders supplies as needed.
• Prepares work documentation for repairs or services requiring reimbursement from insurance companies.
• Uses the City's electronic maintenance management system to receive work assignments and update sign and pavement marking inventories.
• Conducts nighttime inspections to evaluate sign visibility and identify maintenance needs.
• Assists with traffic signal repairs as needed.
• Operates a one-ton truck and a variety of hand, power, and mechanized tools and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - Required

• A combination of training experience equivalent to one year of maintenance or construction experience.
• License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
• Within six months of employment, International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician certification.
• Within twelve months of employment, International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Sign and Pavement Marking Technician Level I certification.

About the Department

The City of Ventura's Public Works Department plays a central role in building, maintaining, and protecting the community's infrastructure and natural resources. Accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA) since 2014, the department applies industry best practices and forward-thinking strategies to deliver high-quality projects that support safety, sustainability, and long-term community resilience.

The department is organized into five divisions that manage the city's infrastructure, operations, and public services. Together, these divisions provide engineering, construction, transportation, environmental sustainability, fleet and facilities, and property management services that support the community's growth, connectivity, and quality of life.

Eligibility and Assignment

While the eligibility list for this classification may be used to fill other regular vacancies at the discretion of the City, this recruitment is specifically intended to fill the Sign Maintenance Worker position within the Public Works Department. Candidates selected from the eligibility list will be considered for assignment to this department based on departmental needs and the candidate's qualifications and experience.