Job Opportunities in the High Desert- February 17

New opportunities for the week of February 17, 2025 - 🍎 Town of Apple Valley is Hiring - City of Victorville is Hiring- Stop Searching for Jobs on Facebook! ✨

Welcome to the High Desert Jobs weekly newsletter! We curate High Desert jobs in the Victor Valley and Antelope Valley. The full list of jobs are on our job board, High Desert CA Jobs, but we’ll highlight some of the best ones in our weekly newsletter. (Some jobs including city jobs have shorter than 30 day deadlines and will be featured on here too.)

The job hunt can be very tedious and tiring when you are looking for jobs everywhere! But please, stop posting “in search of job” posts in Facebook groups! They rarely lead to a job. A lot of scammers and fraudulent recruiters try to lure job seekers. While you may come across a legitimate post by a recruiter, it’s not an effective job search tool.

Words such as “desperately” is a direct open invitation for scammers to reach out to you.

✅ Instead use our job board, High Desert Jobs, LinkedIn, Edjoin or the company’s direct website to find job leads. Always do your due diligence when applying for a job!

Why Job Seekers Should Stop Posting "In Search of Job" Posts on Facebook

  1. Lack of Professionalism

  2. Low Engagement and Reach

  3. Potential for Scams

  4. Missed Professional Networking Opportunities

  5. Better Alternatives Exist

    • LinkedIn Profile Optimization

    • Job Boards and Company Websites

    • Networking Events

    • Professional Groups

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✨ Featured Job Listing ✨

Are you caring, compassionate, and patient? Do you have experience working with the special needs population? This position may be for you!

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]

Interested in remote work? FlexJobs can help you find a remote job.

💡 Newest job opportunities in the Victor Valley and Antelope Valley

Are you interested in working for the Town of Apple Valley? Learn about their recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to get hired. Click HERE for more information!

Application/Recruitment Tips

  • Ensure you have enough time to submit an accurate and complete application. The application process may take a while, so try to get all pertinent information (like education and previous employment details) collected before you apply. Doing this can help make the application process smoother for you.

  • Be thorough on your application. Include any and all job and/or volunteer history from the past ten years. Be sure to include details that are specific to the position you are applying for. You may submit a resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation, certifications, etc. in addition to your application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an employment application. Please do not reference your resume on your application

Job

Type

Application Deadline

Salary

Associate Planner

Full Time

Open Until Filled

$5,759 - $8,138 Monthly

Director of Finance

Full Time

Open Until Filled

$134,616 to $190,212 Annually

Director of Planning

Full Time

Open Until Filled

$134,616 - $190,212 Annually

Lifeguard

Part Time

Open Until Filled

$17.92 Hourly

Recreation Leader I

Part Time

Open Until Filled

$16.65 - $22.95 Hourly

Recreation Leader II

Part Time

Open Until Filled

$17.92 - $25.33 Hourly

Registered Veterinary Technician

Full Time

02/27/2025 5:30 PM

$24.10 - $34.05 Hourly

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Full Time

02/27/2025 5:30 PM

$30.11 - $42.53 Hourly

Senior Maintenance Worker - Wastewater

Full Time

Open Until Filled

$23.53 - $33.23 Hourly

City of Victorville - Firefighter Paramedic

Salary: $7,268 - $8,923 monthly

Application closes March 5, 2025.

More City of Victorville jobs here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/victorvilleca

🎓 Azusa Pacific University- Director - High Desert Regional Campus (Victorville)

Salary: $79,253 - $91,141 USD yearly

Required Education: Master’s Degree (or in process)

Hesperia location:

  • HVAC Technican, salary range: $75,000- $250,000, hourly pay with monthly incentives and bonuses

  • Plumbers, salary range: $80,000- $150,000, hourly pay with monthly incentives and bonuses

  • Secretary, salary range: $18-$23 per hour with monthly incentives and bonuses

  • Position Status:  Full-time, regular position

  • Wages:  $20.00 per hour, which equates to $33.00 per hour including benefits. The District provides a comprehensive benefit package, including health, vision, and dental insurance; vacation and sick leave accrual; paid holidays; CalPERS retirement after a 5 year vetting period. 

  • FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled or MARCH 24th 2025 final day for application submissions

  • Tentative start date:  April 21st, 2025 -  but subject to change

💡 Want to see more jobs? We have over 1,000+ jobs on our local job board: https://highdesertcajobs.com 

Here’s to your success! 💫