Maintenance Worker, District Fairs

Position: MAINTENANCE WORKER, DISTRICT FAIRS
Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Worker performs a wide variety of maintenance functions to maintain and operate the facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC). May lead a crew of Fair workers.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* MAINTENANCE WORKER, DISTRICT FAIRS

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-497136

Position #(s):

-XX4

Working Title:

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Classification:

MAINTENANCE WORKER, DISTRICT FAIRS

$4,304.00 - $5,154.00

As part of the State's efforts to address ongoing budget shortfalls, from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, the Personal Leave Program 2025 [PLP] will be in effect. This consists of a 3% pay reduction in base monthly salary in exchange for an accrual of 5 hours of PLP leave per month.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Orange County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The 32nd District Agricultural Association, also known as the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is a state agency under jurisdiction of the California Department of Food & Agriculture. The governing authority is a nine-member Board of Directors.

OCFEC is located in Costa Mesa, California on 130 acres that include educational assets like Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall. With an annual budget of $50 + million, the organization produces a STEAM education event, Imaginology and the highly-anticipated OC Fair each year. The OC Fair is one of the top ten Fairs in the nation and top three in California.

In addition to the annual OC Fair, promoters host over 150 year-round events on our beautiful grounds.

The organization employs approximately 125 full-time civil service employees and 300 part-time, temporary employees on a year-round basis. The organization also employs approximately 1,400 part-time staff members at fair time.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the

Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Orange County Fair

N/A

Attn:
Human Resources

32nd District Agricultural Association

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Orange County Fair

N/A

Human Resources

32nd District Agricultural Association

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Gate 4 Adminstration Building

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

* Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at  All Experience and Education relating to the

Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the

Minimum Qualifications for the position.

* Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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