Maintenance Trainee - Extra-Help (Parks & Recreation)

About the role

The City of Ventura is hiring! We are currently hiring multiple part-time extra-help Maintenance Trainee positions. As a 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, Parks Operations, and Urban Forestry sections of the Parks Division. Maintenance Trainees are temporary part-time "extra help" at-will positions. Extra help positions work less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) subject to budget availability and agency needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Parks Operations
• This position is responsible for the daily opening and closing of City parks, including weekend coverage. Duties include performing routine grounds maintenance and landscaping work as part of the City's tree and parks crew to support daily maintenance and operational activities.
• Minimum Qualifications - Required
• 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.
• License : Possession of a valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable drivers record, or ability to obtain driver's license prior to appointment, may be required.
• How to Apply
• Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail and in your Workday candidate account. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application portal.
• Selection Process
• The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.
• Additional 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 City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Maintenance Trainee .
• Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team at :
• recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.

Benefits

Additional Information

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. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will be accepted on a continuous basis . Applications will be reviewed weekly, and candidates are encouraged to apply early for immediate consideration. This recruitment is open until filled . First Review of Applications: Week of May 18, 2026. Pay $17.77 - $21.26 Hourly (DOQ)

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