Maintenance Worker​/Fairgrounds

Position Overview

Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds is hiring for a Maintenance Worker I position. The shift will be Friday through Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Under general supervision of the Fairgrounds Supervisor, this position performs routine custodial and facility maintenance duties at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds.

• Health coverage – Two types of health plans which include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
  • Traditional Plan – cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full‑time employees;
  • High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1,200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full‑time employees;
• Pure View Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance totaling $25,000 for new employees;
• Wellness screening incentive;
• Gym membership reimbursement;
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the PSLF program.
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• Other benefits include functioning in a fast‑paced environment, cost‑of‑living increases, market adjustments, step‑based wage increases, and paid parental leave.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and one (1) year of facility maintenance experience or equivalent.

• Perform routine custodial and facility maintenance duties;
• Provide event set‑up assistance and support;
• Vacuum carpets, dust mop common areas, and clean spots as needed;
• Wet mop restrooms and common areas;
• Strip, wax, and buff common areas and shampoo carpets;
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies;
• Sweep and dust stairways and damp mop as needed;
• Dust and clean meeting rooms;
• Perform routine grounds keeping and maintenance, including mowing, weed‑eating, snow removal, and garbage pickup;
• Inform supervisor of needed supplies;
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance on electrical and plumbing systems;
• Perform routine carpentry and painting tasks;
• Replace light bulbs and/or ballast;
  
  Check work areas for security and energy loss;
• Secure buildings and facilities at end of shift;
• Perform routine equipment maintenance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of fairgrounds policies and procedures, Lewis and Clark County policies, safety regulations and requirements, methods and procedures for facility maintenance, materials, methods, and tools required for building repair, basic equipment and tool maintenance, construction procedures related to road and bridge repair, safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment including scrubbing and polishing machinery;
• Operate maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, hand tools, snow removal equipment, tractors, and forklifts;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, vendors, and citizens.

The position requires standing, twisting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and moving up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a brief and unpredictable basis. Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments, all types of weather, and in the presence of chemicals, fertilizers, and dust. The position requires frequent contact with fellow employees and citizens.

Disclaimer:
Equal Opportunity Employer.