Maintenance Worker ; Temporary​/Part Time

nestled in the heart of ventura county, just minutes from california's scenic coastline, camarillo offers a unique blend of small-town charm, a vibrant community spirit, and an exceptional quality of life as a forward-thinking and innovative local government, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding service while fostering a dynamic, empowered workforce that reflects the high standard to the community we serve.

Discover more about us and our organizational culture here. Learn more about the streets & landscape division here.

the city of camarillo is seeking a dependable, safety-focused, and service-minded individual to join our public works team as a maintenance worker i (temporary/part-time). This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining public spaces, and wants to make a difference in the community.

the ideal candidate is prepared to perform a variety of entry-level maintenance, repair, and construction activities that support city streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, landscaped areas, irrigation systems, signs, traffic-control devices, and related facilities.

successful candidates are comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, performing physically active work, and working effectively as part of a crew. They use hand and power tools safely, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate courteously with coworkers and the public.

candidates should have basic experience or familiarity with construction, maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, or a related field. Assignments may include asphalt patching, concrete and surface repairs, grounds and irrigation maintenance, sign and pavement-marking work, and loading or transporting tools and materials.

a valid california driver’s license is required. The ideal candidate is reliable, willing to learn, committed to safe work and traffic-control practices, and available for after-hours, weekend, emergency, or standby assignments as needed. This entry-level position provides training and an opportunity to develop public works maintenance skills.

• equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and one year of experience in construction, maintenance, or a related field.
• possession of a valid california driver’s license and ability to obtain a class a driver’s license with tanker endorsement within one year of employment.

• basic construction and maintenance methods and tools.
• safe work practices and traffic control procedures.
• landscape and irrigation maintenance fundamentals.
• occupational hazards and safety standards.

• perform physical labor for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• follow oral and written instructions.
• safely operate hand and power tools.
• work effectively as part of a crew.
• communicate courteously with coworkers and the public.

work requires walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, twisting, and lifting moderate to heavy weights; operation of tools and equipment; and verbal communication.

work is performed in an office and field environments with some travel to different sites and locations; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain;

work at heights; incumbents may be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.

the city of camarillo is…