Garage Attendant

Job Description:

Garage Attendant

Description

Description

Under general supervision, the Garage Attendant performs minor maintenance on motor vehicles and performs other related work as required. The classification is allocated to the General Services Agency, Fleet Division, and the Fire Protection Agency,

VETERAN'S POINTS: This a trainee/entry level classification, and Veteran's Points may apply to eligible candidates.

EDUCATION/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

The Garage Attendant is represented by the Service Employee's international Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Monday, July 20, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
APPLICATION REVIEW: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis beginning the week of July 27.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Refuels vehicles, issues and records return of garage pool vehicles and cleans vehicles as required;
• Performs minor mechanical tasks such as replacing radiator hoses and fanbelts;
• Keeps work areas clean; may assist service worker in performing other equipment service functions;
• Keeps related records in mileage and associated charges to departments/agents for fleet vehicle use;
• Mounts, repairs and balances tires and tubes;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Some experience in automotive services which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

The required knowledge, skills and abilities also can be obtained by demonstrated ability to read, write, communicate effectively and work with simple arithmetic calculations, and a work history which has included some minor vehicle maintenance, refueling, or related work.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California driver license.
• These positions require pre-employment drug testing and will be part of the County's ongoing random drug testing program.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to work rotating shifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Working knowledge of: the safe operation of vehicles and equipment; and procedures to maintain simple records.

Working ability to: perform minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura, Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply online, please refer to our website at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above referenced sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A un-proctored, online, internet-based, job-related written examination will be conducted to evaluate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to motor vehicle operation and safety, following written instructions, and general mathematics. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary, Fixed-Term), Intermittent or Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancies within the General Services Agency, Fleet Services.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Esmeralda Oseguera by e-mail to [email protected] or phone (805) 477-7268.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$47,840.00 - $64,568.41 Annually