Facilities Maintenance Worker

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.
 

Pay & Benefits

Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer: 

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong support for professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
• Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Pay Range (DOQ):

• Facilities Maintenance Worker l - $26.9528- $32.7612 Hourly DOQ
• Facilities Maintenance Worker ll - $29.6317- $36.0175Hourly DOQ

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is seeking a motivated Facilities Maintenance Worker to join our team. Under general supervision, this position performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled construction, installation, maintenance, and repair work on municipal buildings and equipment,

Incumbents may be required to work standby on a rotational basis and respond to callbacks within a designated timeframe, as operational needs require. Standby assignments are made at the discretion of the Division Head.

Key responsibilities include:

Electrical

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, wiring, lighting, controls, motors, and related equipment.
• Perform system modifications and assist in training less experienced staff.

Carpentry

• Repair and construct doors, windows, floors, roofs, walls, cabinets, countertops, and other fixtures.
• Install flooring materials and operate standard woodworking tools and equipment.
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• Assist with training less experienced staff.

Painting

• Prepare surfaces and apply paint or finishes to buildings, fixtures, and equipment.

Plumbing

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, pumps, and water heaters.
• Clear drains and inspect related heating and ventilation components.

HVAC

• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of HVAC systems; adjust controls and coordinate with vendors as needed.

General Maintenance

• Purchase materials and complete work orders and documentation.
• Operate a computerized maintenance management system.
• Perform preventive maintenance, maintain tools and equipment, and inspect facilities.
• Move and set up furniture, perform basic locksmith duties, open and secure facilities, and lead assigned temporary helpers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Required

Facilities Maintenance Worker I

Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by a specialized apprenticeship or trade school education in facilities construction and maintenance, and a minimum of two (2) years of facilities maintenance and construction experience. Experience should include work with a broad range of building systems, components, and related equipment.

Facilities Maintenance Worker II

Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by a specialized apprenticeship or trade school education in facilities construction and maintenance, and at least eighteen (18) months of experience performing duties comparable to a Facilities Maintenance Worker I with the City of Ventura, or approximately three and one-half (3.5) years of directly related maintenance and construction experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver’s License (Both Classes): Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
• Certification (Both Classes): Building Operator Certification at the time of application is highly desirable.

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.

How to Apply & Selection Process

Submit your online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes may be attached but will not replace a completed application or supplemental questionnaire. All communication regarding your application will be via email, so please check your inbox regularly and ensure your contact information is current.

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Selection Process Timeline:

• Week of February 23, 2026 – Oral Panel Interviews
• Week of March 2, 2026 – Departmental Interviews

As a condition of employment, selected candidates may be required to undergo the successful completion of a Live Scan fingerprinting and a Police Records check. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the candidate from City employment.

Learn more about the Facilities Maintenance Worker on the job description here.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.