Urban Beautification Crew Worker I/II (Parks & Recreation)

Job Description:

Urban Beautification Crew Worker I/II (Parks & Recreation)

Description

Application submissions are managed exclusively on the City of Ventura career site. To ensure your application and materials are submitted in a timely and complete manner, please apply through https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Jobs . Submissions through other websites &/or methods will not be accepted.

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay & Benefits

• Urban Beautification Crew Worker I - $24.64 - $29.95 Hourly DOQ
  
• Urban Beautification Crew Worker II - $27.09 - $32.92 Hourly DOQ
  
• Benefits
  
  • Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options)
    
  • City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
    
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
    
  • Deferred Compensation
    
  • CalPERS Retirement
    
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
    

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The City of Ventura has an exciting opportunity to join our Parks and Recreation Department as an Urban Beautification Crew Worker I/II.

If you take pride in keeping public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming, this is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on our community. As part of the City’s Urban Beautification team, you’ll help maintain Ventura’s parks, beaches, sidewalks, and other public spaces-ensuring residents and visitors can enjoy our beautiful coastal community.

Join a skilled, hands-on team that values teamwork, reliability, and dedication to public service!

Work hours vary depending upon the time of the year and may include weekends, afternoons, nights and/or holidays.

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 Manager.

What You’ll Do

As an Urban Beautification Crew Worker, you’ll perform a variety of routine and manual maintenance tasks that help keep Ventura’s public areas clean, attractive, and safe. Working as part of a roving crew, you’ll travel throughout the city performing daily inspections, cleanups, and upkeep of public spaces.

Depending on assignment and experience level, duties will include:

• Preserving the appearance of public spaces through daily maintenance and cleanup.
  
• Assisting with the cleanup of public spaces and other impacted sites, ensuring areas are clean, safe, and accessible for community use.
  
• Performing basic landscaping tasks such as watering, weeding, raking, and cultivating planting areas.
  
• Maintaining and enhancing public facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness.
  
• Performing manual labor, including cleaning up encampments, sweeping, shoveling, handling waste, hauling garbage, and transporting abandoned items.
  
• Reporting maintenance needs, vandalism, or safety concerns to supervisors and law enforcement when appropriate.
  
• Documenting daily work activities using a GIS-based mobile application.
  
• Supporting community beautification efforts and special clean-up projects throughout the city.
  
• Assisting trained staff with minor repairs and touch-ups.
  
• Opening and securing facilities as needed.
  

Work is performed outdoors year-round, often under varying weather conditions, and may include weekends, holidays, or evening shifts depending on operational needs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Urban Beautification Crew Worker I - This is the entry-level class in this series and is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey-level class within the series. This class is typically used as a training class in that positions may have limited or no directly related work experience. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.

Urban Beautification Crew Worker II - This is the full journey level class of this series and is distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, under general supervision with only occasional instruction or assistance.

This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at either level, depending on the qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills of the incumbent, as well as the staffing needs of the City.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Take pride in maintaining clean public spaces for the community.
  
• Demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  
• Be comfortable performing manual labor and working outdoors in varying conditions.
  
• Follow established safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment.
  
• Have basic knowledge of landscaping, groundskeeping, or maintenance practices.
  
• Be able to operate tools and small equipment safely.
  
• Communicate clearly and courteously with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
  
• Be adaptable and dependable when responding to changing assignments or priorities.
  
• Exhibit professionalism and respect when working in or around sensitive community areas.
  
• Have a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to keeping Ventura beautiful.
  

About Parks & Recreation

The City of Ventura’s Parks & Recreation Department enhances community life by providing quality parks, recreation programs, and partnerships that connect people and places. The department includes three divisions: Parks, Recreation, and Community Partnerships. The Parks Division maintains over 46 parks, 800+ acres of open space, beaches, sports fields, and the Ventura Aquatic Center. The team also manages golf services, urban beautification, park rentals, and more than 30,000 trees citywide.

For more information about the Parks & Recreation Department, visit: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/219/Parks-Recreation

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

Urban Beautification Crew Worker I: A combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to six months working in a related maintenance or groundskeeping position.

Urban Beautification Crew Worker II: A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to one year of experience comparable to an Urban Beautification Crew Worker I in the City of Ventura (18 months related experience).

License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
  

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilMonday, October 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
  

• Those candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews will be conducted in-person. Candidates will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
  

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

THE SCHEDULE

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

• Monday, October 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. - Application Deadline. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
  
• Week of November 3, 2025 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
  
• Week of November 17, 2025 - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the panel interview process.
  
• Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled promptly after the oral panel interviews have been completed. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process .
  
• December 2025 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
  

The Hiring Process

To learn about our hiring process, visit our City’s Career Page - Hiring Process page for a detailed overview.

Learn More - Essential 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 Urban Beautification Crew Worker I/II .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (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!

Salary:

$24.64 - 29.95 Hourly