Event Operations Staff

Under direct supervision of the Grounds & Operations Manager, the Grounds Crew member assists in the operational, maintenance, and housekeeping functions of Laramie County Events facilities, including equipment, custodial, plumbing, heating, painting, carpentry, and mechanical work. Assists in conducting all duties necessary to maintain the grounds and facilities in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Facilities include the Event Center at Archer and all event spaces at the Archer Events Complex, as well as Clear Creek Park.

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.)
•     Prepare event facilities for users
•     Assist with inspecting, monitoring, and repairing grounds and facilities to ensure a high level of performance and appearance
•     Conduct routine and special maintenance for Event Department vehicles and maintenance 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 to prevent physical deterioration
•     Assures buildings are in a clean and orderly condition
•     Monitor lawns and shrubbery and provide maintenance, including mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weeding, cultivating flowers and clearing debris
•     Ensures proper usage and storage of tools and equipment including mowers, hand and power trimmer
•     Assists in the removal of snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals
•     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 Events furnishings and fixtures
•     Performs other duties as assigned or required
 
Knowledge and Skills
•     Knowledge of Laramie County policies and procedures
•     Knowledge of Federal, state and county safety rules and regulations
•     Knowledge of proper maintenance of 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 methods used in maintenance including basic knowledge of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, grounds keeping
•     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

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; AND two years experience performing general building maintenance.   Must have a driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.  Must be able to work weekends and evenings.  Must be able to work extended hours during Laramie County Fair.

Salary : $17 - $20