Maintenance/Groundskeeper

Maintenance Groundskeeper
Intro and job overview:

At the Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center, the maintenance department is responsible for maintaining the grounds and its continued beautification. Our biggest events are quickly approaching, and we need 4 additional new hires to add to the team. We are a dedicated team and will be selecting for permanent positions. Our goal is to have happy workers who enjoy their job, while maintaining this wonderful property, and bring world class service to our guests.

Benefits and pay range:

● $16-19
● 45-day probation

Responsibilities and Duties:

● Planting and trimming on the grounds and landscaping
● plumbing, and electrical repairs
● Maintains equipment and tools, and makes minor repairs
● Clean, restock bathrooms, remove garbage
● repair/cleanout irrigation and sprinklers

Requirements and Qualifications:

● A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.
● 1-2 Years of experience required.
● The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions.
● Must enjoy working outside, sometimes all day.
● Requires the ability to lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
● Drivers license preferred.
● Skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery is required.
● Must be able to do work on your own, with little supervision.
● Forklift/heavy equipment certification desirable.

Supervision:
The groundskeeper/general maintenance worker is supervised by the Maintenance Mechanic, and generally does not exercise supervision of others, however may be required to supervise student workers, or temporary employees

Closing and application instructions:

We are excited to meet you for this great opportunity. If interested, come to the maintenance department, and ask for the supervisor. You can fill out an application, and possibly start working if you meet the qualifications. References are encouraged.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person