Building And Grounds Assistant 2026-02288

State of Wyoming; Basin (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits (Pension and 457b)

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work for Wyoming

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is seeking a Building and Grounds Assistant to perform preventive maintenance, repairs and installations on state facilities and grounds. You will work with carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and other trades, assist on new construction projects, and manage warehouse duties including receiving and inventory.

This is a physical role requiring lifting up to 50 lbs, bending and twisting, and potential exposure to hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of progressive work experience in Building and Grounds (or Associate's Degree with relevant experience)
• Knowledge of safety regulations and basic math
• Ability to drive and operate maintenance equipment

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on building facilities and grounds.
• Operates, repairs, and installs equipment and systems with carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and other trade skills.
• Assists with monitoring, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance needs.
• Receives, maintains, and inventories building and grounds supplies and equipment.
• Directs workflow of trades assistants and projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Reading basic math

Education

Associate's Degree or related experience

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and preparation of state building facilities and grounds; repairs, adjusts, and installs a variety of complex equipment and fixtures using carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, refrigeration and other mechanical skills; performs preventive maintenance on building facilities; participates in new construction projects; performs warehouse duties including receiving and delivery of supplies for all departments; performs biannual physical inventory of all warehouse supplies. This is a physical position that includes lifting heavy objects and working in uncomfortable places and positions.

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 457(b) 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: [e-mail]

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

• Performs preventive maintenance on building facilities and grounds and assists other trades personnel on projects, including new construction projects.
• Operates, repairs, adjusts, and installs a variety of complex equipment, vehicles, fixtures, and systems using carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, mechanical, and other trade skills; schedules outside vendors and contractors as needed.
• Assists with the monitoring, assessment, and scheduling of all building and grounds maintenance needs.
• Receives, maintains, and conducts inventory of building and grounds supplies and equipment.
• Assists facility occupants with furniture arrangement and removal.
• Directs the workflow of all trades assistants and projects.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of safety and regulations.
• Knowledge of agency policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of light and heavy-duty equipment.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

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

OR

Education:

Associate's Degree (or experience, see below)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and twist

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• For the health and protection of our residents, annual tuberculosis testing is required..
• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Human Resources Contact: [e-mail]

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.