MAINTENANCE TRAINEE

Job Description:

MAINTENANCE TRAINEE

Description

THE POSITION

The City of Ventura is hiring! We are currently hiring multiple part-time extra-help Maintenance Trainee positions. As an extra-help Maintenance Trainee, you'll be an essential part of our Parks Division, working under direct supervision to carry out a diverse range of maintenance tasks, from routine duties and assisting with projects. The current vacancies are within the Parks Facilities Maintenance and Urban Forestry sections of the Parks Division.

These are part-time extra-help positions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Parks Facilities Maintenance

This position will perform maintenance tasks at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Responsibilities include washing decks, vacuuming and sweeping pools, cleaning tiles, wiping down tables, cleaning debris, checking pool chemicals, and conducting equipment maintenance.

Urban Forestry

This position will primarily drive a City vehicle along a designated water route, filling water bags for newly planted trees, ensuring trees are properly staked, and conducting light weeding of tree wells.

Duties may also include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Daily opening and closing of City parks, including weekends, performing routine groundskeeping & maintenance duties with the City's tree/parks/facilities crew. May drive City trucks.
• Park maintenance, trash removal, and use of garden tools, such as rakes and shovels, mowers, edgers, weed whackers, string trimmers, and blowers.
• Working with the City's Parks crew performing routine maintenance tasks, including the use of hand and power tools, operating tractors, trucks, chippers, and chipper trucks.
• Working at the Ventura Aquatic Center, collecting water samples, performing field analysis of samples; collecting samples by hand and servicing automatic sampling units at the Ventura Aquatic Center; performing numerous routine measurements on water.
• Performing routine site inspections, cleaning, pool and equipment maintenance, and safe chemical handling practices.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess a genuine enthusiasm for maintaining and enhancing City parks and facilities.
• Enjoy interacting with a team and fostering positive relationships.
• Have the ability to grasp new concepts and learn quickly to adapt to changing tasks and responsibilities.
• Possess excellent communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively with team members and the public.

If you possess these qualities, these positions could be the perfect fit for you!

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More 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 www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here Maintenance Trainee .

SALARY

• SALARY: $16.87 - $20.36Hourly DOQ

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, and the hiring department will be scheduling interviews during the filing period. We encourage you to apply for immediate consideration. To be considered for these exciting opportunities, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted until the filing deadline, Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Ability to: Perform the physical requirements of the position; learn to safely and effectively operate a variety of equipment.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable drivers record, or ability to obtain driver license prior to appointment, may be required.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

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.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATION REVIEW:

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 on the basis of 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 temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

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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 ORGANIZATION

The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2024/2025 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $531 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.

To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2024-25 Adopted Budget.

CITY OF VENTURA
The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

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!

Employment Information:

Right to Work : Before employment, candidates must submit documentation verifying their legal right to work in the United States.

Background Check : A pre-employment verification of background may be conducted.

Probationary Period : This is an 'At-Will' position, subject to termination at any time, without notice or right of appeal.

Temporary Appointment Status:

Extra-Help : May work up to 999 hours per fiscal year.

Limited-Term : May work over 999 hours per fiscal year up to 18 months.

Extended-Term : May work over 999 hours per fiscal year 18 months - 3 year maximum.

Direct Deposit: Paychecks are automatically deposited into employee bank accounts.

Wellness Program: A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, classes, downtown/beach walking routes, weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Retirement: In lieu of Social Security, Temporary, Extra-help employees who are not currently CalPERS members are enrolled in the City's Part-time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employee 457 Deferred Compensation retirement plan. If you are a CalPERS member, please notify Human Resources at the time you are hired and your retirement contributions will be handled in accordance with the City's CalPERS contract. If you are a CalPERS retiree, please contact CalPERS to discuss the impact that your employment in this position would have on your pension benefit. Receiving a CalPERS benefit may affect your Social Security upon retirement. For further information, contact a Social Security office or go to www.socialsecurity.gov/form1945 .

Limited-Term and Extended-Term employees are covered by the CalPERS retirement system.

Other Benefits: The City will comply with the requirements of the Paid Sick Leave Law in accordance with California Labor Code Sections 245 through 249, enacting the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 and will offer group health coverage to those who qualify under the Affordable Care Act. Temporary employees are not eligible for vacation, holidays, or any other benefits provided to regular employees.

Closing Date/Time: 12/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$16.87 - $20.36 Hourly