Fairgrounds Maintenance Technician

Deadline to Apply:      Monday, November 30, 2020 11:59 p.m.

Department:               Fairgrounds

Salary Range:             $16.70-$20.04/hour

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt

Status:                         Full-Time

Benefit Status:             Eligible for benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs grounds and facilities maintenance duties, including: maintaining and performing minor repairs to equipment, grounds and systems; performing various landscape functions; and operating a variety of equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

·         High School diploma or GED; and,

·         One year of progressively responsible related experience; or,

·         Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

·         Valid Colorado Driver's License

·         Certified Pesticide Applicator License (depending on assignment)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

·         Performs grounds maintenance functions, including: mowing and edging lawns, ball fields, etc.; trimming trees and shrubbery; removing weeds; planting flowers, trees, etc.; raking and disposing of leaves; repairing sprinkler systems, fences, dugouts, etc.; preparing sports fields for play by dragging fields and applying lime; digging trenches; removing snow; removing trash.

·         Performs facilities operations and maintenance functions, including: maintaining equipment; operating and making minor repairs to facility equipment (Zamboni, playground equipment, tractors, fencing, etc.); maintaining ice rink and making ice; measuring and marking lines on the rink; painting interior and exterior walls, trim, etc.; cleaning restrooms, exercise rooms and other public areas; washing windows; assisting with ticket office and concession functions; and assuring lighting systems are properly programmed and working.

·         Maintains and repairs cemetery grounds and facilities; hauls dirt to fill in graves; oversees digging and marking of graves; removes snow from burial areas and cemetery roads; assists the general public in locating graves.

·         Maintains equipment and vehicles, including: repairing and replacing parts; washing and cleaning; and performing preventative maintenance functions.

·         Operates a variety of power and hand tools utilized in ground maintenance activities.

·         Performs routine maintenance on various power or hand tools and equipment including lubricating, changing oil and sharpening.

·         IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Repairs and builds walls and arena boards.

·         Pours and finishes concrete.

·         Assists in building new facilities and completing related projects.

·         Disseminates a variety of information to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail or FAX.

·         May serve as backup for other positions within the department.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Moffat County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Questions?  Contact Human Resources at (970) 824-9195.

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