Facilities Maintenance Leadworker

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 supportfor professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
• Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Pay (DOQ):

• Facilities Maintenance Leadworker - $32.5769 - $39.5975 Hourly DOQ

About the Opportunity

The Facilities Maintenance Leadworker is an advanced journey-level role within the Facilities Maintenance series. This position serves as a working leader, providing functional supervision to maintenance staff while performing skilled maintenance and repair work. The Leadworker plans, assigns, and monitors work activities; ensures quality and compliance with standards and contracts; and exercises independent judgment in daily operations.

Unlike Facilities Maintenance Worker I/II positions, the Leadworker oversees and inspects the work of others, monitors contractual services for compliance, and is accountable for the final work product of the crew. This role differs from the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in that it does not carry full supervisory, administrative, budgetary, or operational responsibility for the section.

The schedule is flexible with the potential of 20 hours per week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspect and evaluate contracted services and internal maintenance work to ensure quality control and compliance with agreements and standards.
• Obtain and review cost proposals for parts, repairs, and maintenance services.
• Conduct facility and equipment inspections; perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and scheduling in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and established preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop and coordinate an annual preventive maintenance program. Maintain accurate records, including plans, specifications, manuals, work orders, and maintenance schedules.
• Assess service requests, conduct site inspections, and prepare work orders based on verbal and written requests.
• Maintain and repair building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, and carpentry. Operate and monitor energy management, security, fire alarm, and burglar alarm systems. Ensure facilities, shops, equipment, and public areas are maintained in safe condition.
• Assist with purchasing supplies and equipment.
• Serve as a working leader by planning, organizing, and directing staff activities; assigning and scheduling work; setting priorities; and monitoring productivity and performance. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to maintenance staff.
• Support the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in reviewing plans and specifications for maintenance and capital improvement projects. Coordinate and schedule mandated inspections for critical life-safety systems and ensure compliance with applicable state regulations.
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings and assist in implementing required training programs. Provide written and verbal reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor regarding completed and ongoing work.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and communicate effectively with City staff and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - Required

A combination of experience, training and education equivalent completion of high school and two years of increasingly responsible facilities maintenance experience comparable to that of a Facilities Maintenance Worker II in the City of Ventura; OR five years directly related maintenance/construction experience are required. Some prior supervisory or leadworker training or experience is highly desirable

License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

Certificates: Building Operator certification 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: Monday, March 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Selection Process Timeline:

• Week of April 6, 2026 - Oral Panel Interviews
• Week of April 13, 2026 - Departmental Interviews

Incumbent may be required to work stand-by on rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head. Learn more about the Facilities Maintenance Leadworker 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.

Additional Information

To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page .

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team:
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

(805) 654-7802

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 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!

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