Building And Grounds Specialist

Open Until Filled

The Building and Grounds Specialist performs advanced irrigation and water management duties while supporting the maintenance, repair, and overall operation of state facilities and grounds. This position plays a vital role in ensuring efficient water usage, maintaining safe and functional building systems, and preserving the appearance, safety, and integrity of public properties throughout the year. Responsibilities require technical expertise, independent judgment, and a strong commitment to preventative maintenance and operational excellence in both indoor and outdoor environments.

This position is located in Cheyenne, a steadily growing community along the Front Range that remains true to its Old West heritage. Residents enjoy convenient access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and a variety of other outdoor recreation opportunities. Cheyenne is also home to Cheyenne Frontier Days — the “Daddy of ’em All” — held annually during the last week of July.

Additionally, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax, offering a unique financial benefit to those who live and work here.

This position offers:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus – See notes for eligibility

• 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! ( for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!)

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• Responsible for performing specialized duties for irrigation systems/water management and weed and pest management programs.
• Operates, repairs, adjusts, and installs a variety of complex equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on building facilities and grounds and assists other trades assistants and contractors on projects as required.
• May be required to be on call and adjust work shifts to accomplish specialist duties.
• Receives, maintains, and conducts an inventory of building and grounds supplies, assists with establishing the bi-annual budget, and purchases supplies needed.
• Performs calibration and mixing of various chemicals.
• Monitors water use, water budget, and schedule.
• Assists with the training of new employees in specialized and routine daily duties.
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Maintains landscaping in summer involving grass mowing, trimming, and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Snow removal in the winter months.
• Moves furniture and set-ups for functions and events.
• Provides recycling services to all State-owned and leased buildings.
• Required to work during a snow event when State offices are closed.

Preference will be given to those applicants with three to five years of maintenance in grounds experience.

• Skill in oral & written communications, and ability to read and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Knowledge of proper grounds equipment usage.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and operation.
• Knowledge of weed and pest chemical use.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to be flexible to work and supervise in multiple facilities that may have more or less staff than normally assigned and be capable of transferring knowledge to a different environment.
• Ability to work with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to deal with difficult personalities professionally.

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

OR

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