Buildings & Grounds Specialist

Job Title

Facilities Maintenance Worker

Open until filled. Under minimal supervision, maintain facilities in Cheyenne, Laramie, Torrington, and Wheatland in excess of 542,947 square feet as well as 75-plus acres of grounds, in accordance with military standards. This position is also responsible for snow removal assistance on a five-acre helicopter launch pad. 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.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. 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!

Human Resource Contact:
Molly Skala / molly.skala

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Perform 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.
• Perform all general building and grounds maintenance, including basic structural repairs, irrigation systems, landscaping, tools, and equipment. Ensure general cleanliness of the exterior of state-wide facilities. Performs preventative maintenance and general maintenance on all assigned wheeled vehicles, tractors, trailers, ATVs, mowing, and snow removal equipment.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly work orders as assigned.
• Perform seasonal maintenance to irrigation systems, including spring start-up, irrigation adjustments, daily irrigation operations, and shut-down winterization operations.
• Assist with identifying life safety issues within Statewide facilities and testing emergency lighting for proper operations.
• 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.

Preferences/Agency Requirements:

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:

• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Operation of light and heavy-duty equipment.
• Knowledge of basic computer usage, phones, and cell phones.
• Knowledge of carpentry, irrigation systems, and basic plumbing.

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

OR

Associate's Degree

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

Physical Working Conditions:

• Exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, chemicals, body parts, bio-hazards, potential explosives, and/or elements.
• Must be able to drive vehicles, and/or operate large, complex cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Required to travel up to 30% of the time (day trips). Travels to various sites in the South-East Quadrant (Cheyenne, Laramie, Torrington, and Wheatland).
• The position is classified as Essential Personnel.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.