Job Posting: Landscape Maintenance Worker

Orange County Fair

JC-532530
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Landscape Maintenance Worker
MAINTENANCE WORKER, DISTRICT FAIRS

$4,304.00 - $5,154.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Position Purpose:  

Performs a wide variety of maintenance functions necessary to maintain and operate the various facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC).  May lead a crew of Fair workers.
See Duty Statement for full Job Description.

Essential Functions:

 

  • Complete tasks assigned to the landscape team daily, including (e.g., watering plants, repairing irrigation system and trimming plants) using tools such as, blowers and weed whackers to ensure proper plant care.
  • Repair irrigation system, including sprinklers, to ensure proper irrigation of plants, in accordance with water conservancy standards of the OC Fair and Event Center.
  • Ensure proper care of flower beds, by planting and weeding, to maintain the appearance of the Fairgrounds, as needed, using tools (e.g., tillers, rakes and shovels) as necessary to complete the job assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Administer proper care to landscape areas in order to maintain the lawn (e.g., application of pesticides, fertilization of the soil), as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Operate a trencher in order to perform irrigation projects assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Support electrician to repair underground utilities, due to unforeseen issues (e.g., replace parts), using machinery and tools, in order to complete the assigned project and meet the needs of the OC Fair & Event Center.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-532530
Position #(s):
019-000-6760-003
Working Title:
Landscape 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 130 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.

Department Website: https://ocfair.com/

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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
Becky Marocchi
Attn: Human Resources
88 Fair Dr.
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
Becky Marocchi
Human Resources
88 Fair Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Gate 4 Administration Builing
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Personal characteristic of a willingness to work outside of the normal business days and outside of normal business hours (e.g., holiday weekends and after normal business hours), to complete assigned work.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid California driver’s license to operate a utility cart and other equipment.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

  • CalPERS public pension plan
  • Health, dental and vision coverage
  • Generous Vacation/Sick or Annual leave
  • Life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Long-term disability
  • Group legal coverage
  • ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://ocfair.com/
Human Resources Contact:
Rebecca Marocchi
(714) 708-1563
bmarocchi@ocfair.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Representative
(714) 708-1563
OCFAIRJOBS@ocfair.com
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California 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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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By Mail
Drop-off
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