Fairgrounds Maintenance / Custodial Worker

Fairgrounds Maintenance / Custodial Worker

Performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks required in the cleaning and maintaining of the County buildings with a primary focus on the fairgrounds. This position requires the employee to work a variety of shifts depending on task assignments and event needs.

Works under the supervision of a Facilities Program Manager and performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures, and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

• Performs basic maintenance including minor building repairs and painting.
• Performs various semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Assists in maintaining and preparing arenas for scheduled events.
• Cleans livestock pens; assists in building or set up of animal pens, portable stalls and grandstands.
• Performs set-up, take-down and custodial duties for fairground events including setting tables, chairs, drapes, bleachers and panels. Ensures grounds are unlocked / locked as necessary.
• Performs grounds maintenance to include mowing, weeding, pruning trees and shrubs and planting and maintaining flower beds. Maintains sprinkler system including replacing sprinkler heads, programming timers and maintaining the irrigation system.
• Performs shoveling and snow removal as necessary; either manually or using machinery.
• Provides labor during events including driving equipment (tractor and water truck), trouble shooting problems and providing minimal maintenance.
• Provides high level customer service.
• Performs custodial duties including general clean-up, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, running the floor machine, cleaning carpets, washing windows, taking out trash and cleaning doors, walls and ceilings.
• Attends all applicable meetings including staff and safety meetings.
• Keeps records on work performed and time allocated.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education : A High school graduation or equivalent.

Experience : A minimum of two (2) years of experience in facilities maintenance and grounds care.

Language Skills : Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.

Interpersonal Skills : Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Must have a strong customer focus orientation and have the ability provide information, answering questions and taking messages. Must be able to accept interruptions in a polite and effective manner. Must have the ability to be an effective team member and maintain sensitive and confidential information. Must maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer / clients and the general public.

Mathematical Skills : Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills : Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.

Office Technology / Computer / Technology Skills : Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must have fundamental experience with word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, email, and the knowledge to save and retrieve documents from a variety of destinations and sources. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.

Physical Demands : The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; twist; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, small tools and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to smell to distinguish between normal odors or controlled substances. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle. Ability to work extended shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in fairgrounds building and on related grounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock; and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work involves heavy lifting, digging, bending, and working in abrasive weather conditions. The position is impacted by urgent time deadlines to prepare the fairgrounds for major events and uncontrollable interruptions and distractions to meet the public's needs. Hazards : May be exposed to angry, hostile, frustrated individuals. May be exposed to a variety of animals and plants / weeds, harmful chemicals and human and animal body fluids.

Special requirements : Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record. Able to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours on an as needed basis. The operation of tractor, arena groomer, fork lift, backhoe, water truck, saws, drills, lawn mowers and other hand and power tools used in the area of responsibility.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.