Under direct supervision of the Laramie County Grounds Manager, the Grounds Crew member assists in the operational, maintenance, and housekeeping functions of fairground facilities, equipment and fairgrounds including HVAC, plumbing, heating, painting, carpentry, and mechanical work. Assists in conducting all duties necessary to maintain the fair and fairgrounds in a clean, safe, and operable condition
Essential Job Functions: (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) - Assist with inspecting, monitoring, and repairing fairgrounds to ensure a high level of performance and appearance
- Prepares fairgrounds facilities for users
- Provides for routine and special maintenance of vehicles and heavy equipment
- Assist with tasks as assigned by the Grounds Manager, Fair Manager, and/or Events Director
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run smoothly, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
- Assures buildings are in a clean and in an orderly condition so they can be rented
- Monitors mowing and trimming of lawns and shrubbery, fertilizing, weeding grounds, and cultivating flowers, proper usage of mowers, hand and power trimmers, and the clearing of debris from grounds
- Assists in the set-up, arrangement, and removal of tables, chairs, stage, and any decorations or props to prepare facilities for rental events
- Builds, assembles, transports, installs and repairs Laramie County Fair furnishings and fixtures
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications:Ability to work a variety of hours including weekends and evenings.
Knowledge and Skills: - Knowledge of Laramie County policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal, state and county safety rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain grounds and facilities equipment.
- Knowledge of standard uses of tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities; safety practices and procedures related to the building trades.
- Knowledge of the various
- Skills in utilizing problem solving strategies.
- Skills in evaluating facility operations and formulating recommendations.
- Skills in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, mechanics.
- Skills in maintenance schedules and records.
- Skill in operating various types of trucks and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Skilled in being a Team Player.
- Skilled in verbal and written communication and the ability to utilize these skills to interface with the public as well as internal staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other organizations, Laramie County Fair supervisors, other employees, board members, customers and the general public.
