Buildings & Grounds Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under minimal supervision, maintain Casper, Douglas, Gillette, and Sheridan facilities in excess of 104,876 square feet of facility space and approximately 15 acres of grounds and motor pool space in accordance with military standards. Utilize associated equipment to maintain statewide Wyoming Military Department facilities and grounds. Establish work priorities. anticipate seasonal maintenance demands, and maintain and account for all assigned equipment.

Receive work orders, resource work orders, and report work order completion to the supervisor. Update work orders in the work order system.

Identify and request supplies, preventative maintenance, and materials to meet the needs of the Wyoming Military Department. Maintain vehicle fleet and perform minor repairs to vehicles and equipment. Provides call-in or call-back services in support of seasonal needs.

Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resources Contact:
Molly Skala / molly.skala

• Performs seasonal exterior maintenance tasks such as clearing roadways and sidewalks of snow and ice, lawn mowing, and roadway upkeep. Responsible for weed and pest control, mowing, trimming, aerating, planting trees, repairing irrigation systems, and other general groundwork.
• Performs all general building and grounds maintenance, including basic structural repairs, irrigation systems, landscaping, tools, and equipment. Ensures general cleanliness of the exterior of statewide facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance and general maintenance on all assigned wheeled vehicles, tractors, trailers, ATVs, mowing and snow removal equipment. Completes daily, weekly, and monthly work orders as assigned.
• Performs seasonal maintenance to irrigation systems, including spring start-up, irrigation adjustments, daily irrigation operations, and winter shutdown operations.
• Assist with identifying life safety issues within statewide facilities. Test emergency lighting for proper operation. Perform lighting checks within assigned facilities, changing bulbs as necessary, and reporting on potential electrical issues.
• Utilize computer workstations for logging information into the work order system, completing work orders, and receiving and sending emails. Submits purchase requests for replacement parts for tractors, mowers, and other equipment.
• Position will travel 30% of the time to other locations in the State. Most travel is from Casper to Douglas, Gillette, and Sheridan. Other locations may include Lander and Cheyenne. Most travel is day trips.

This position may be subject to after-hours callbacks or reporting to work outside of their normally scheduled hours.

Required to obtain/maintain a valid Driver's License. Required to obtain/maintain Federal Security Clearance

• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Operation of light and heavy-duty equipment.
• Knowledge of basic math, carpentry, and irrigation systems
• Knowledge of basic electrical and lawn care.

Associate's Degree

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant

Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant

None

• This position is classified as Essential Personnel.
• Exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, chemicals, body parts, biohazards, potential explosives, and/or the elements.
• Must be able to drive vehicles and/or operate large, complex cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment.
Position will travel 30% of the time to other locations of the State. Most travel is from Casper to Douglas, Gillette and Sheridan. Other locations may include Lander and Cheyenne. Most travel is day trips.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt

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