Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming State Fair (WSF) is searching for a Buildings and Grounds Assistant II for the Wyoming State Fair, located in Douglas, WY. This position is responsible for customer service, preparing buildings and grounds for event set up and tear down for the annual Wyoming State Fair and interim events, performing grounds and maintenance, snow removal, mowing and weed eating, equine stall clean up, as well as assisting in various construction and maintenance projects for the entire 118 acres of the fairgrounds and buildings, including equipment maintenance as needed. This position is not a supervisory position but may require a leadership role with seasonal / contractual positions. This position will require operating equipment, including heavy equipment.

Human Resource Contact: (307) 777-7003

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Works in the capacity of any specialist trade area (lawn care, venue set up / tear down, with work in carpentry; painting or locksmith as needed).
• Performs preventive maintenance and janitorial duties in building facilities.
• Snow and ice removal on WSF grounds, gutter cleaning, fall leaf clean-up.
• Assists with special functions, event building set up and tear down, which includes setting up pens and panels, moving bleachers, moving stage, trash removal, and other labor demanding tasks that occur at the WSF fairgrounds, during the annual Wyoming State Fair and year-round events.
• Attends training and meetings. Must be willing and able to travel for training and meetings if required.
• Performs all other general building and grounds repair and maintenance, as assigned.
• Performs general mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Performs weekly building inspections.
• Effectively operates heavy and light equipment. Performs maintenance of plumbing and sprinkler systems.
• Performs carpentry duties.
• Performs inventory as needed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to the applicant with a current CDL license, but it is not mandatory.

**Must be 18 years of age or older in order to operate any and all equipment which includes the operation of all power-driven machines.
**Must hold a valid Wyoming driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• 
  Knowledge of materials, supplies, equipment, and methods of more technical cleaning and maintenance.
• Knowledge and driving capabilities in the operations of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, riding lawn mowers, line trimmers, chain saws, blowers, sprayers, floor sander, rakes, shovels, hand saws, small tools, tractors, bobcats, skid steers, forklift, 4 wheeler, ATV's and any other equipment associated with grounds and buildings care operations.
• Knowledge of blueprints and sketches.
• Knowledge of power and manual tools.
• Knowledge of computers and working knowledge of the keyboard.
• Knowledge of general maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety principles and safety training on assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of a variety of other maintenance issues such as building, mechanical, and grounds.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, chemicals, bio-hazards, potential explosive, and the elements.
• Must be able to drive vehicles, and operate large complex cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Performs heavy, manual labor for extended periods, frequently lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more such as livestock pen panels, shavings, trash dumpsters, road barriers, chairs and tables, and all other equipment needs.
• Ability to work in and around dust, rain, wind, snow, manure, cold/heat, and around all kinds of animals.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The successful applicant must pass a background information check which includes taking fingerprints.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime as required. Overtime rate will be paid at time and a half for any hours worked over the forty hours in the State of Wyoming work week.
• Must be able to work long hours/days/nights during the annual Wyoming State Fair held in August every year.
• Must be able to interact with large and small groups of people to meet their needs in the customer service area.

Supplemental Information

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