Building & Grounds Specialist 2026-02487

State of Wyoming; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

State retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, WY seeks a Buildings and Grounds Specialist to maintain campus grounds, operate heavy equipment, and perform outdoor maintenance year-round. The role includes landscaping, equipment handling, and safety compliance while working around WLRC residents.

Qualifications include 2–4 years in Building and Grounds or an Associate's Degree, with strong communication and the ability to work independently in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping and grounds upkeep, especially using heavy equipment (backhoes, tractors, mowers).
• Ability to learn and safely operate required heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules and agency procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both speaking and writing.
• Ability to work around WLRC residents, including those with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, green spaces, sidewalks, and roads on campus.
• Operate heavy equipment safely (tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, trenchers, mowers, bucket trucks, dump trucks).
• Use power tools and hand tools (chainsaws, sweepers).
• Care for lawns: mow, water, fertilize, weed control.
• Plant, prune, and remove trees; general landscaping.
• Apply pesticides/herbicides safely.
• Year-round maintenance including snow removal.
• Repair campus infrastructure: streets, parking lots, sidewalks, fencing.
• Perform basic construction: concrete, carpentry, plumbing.
• Install and fix sprinkler systems; irrigations; irrigation ditch system.
• Prepare graves and maintain cemetery grounds/headstones.
• Assist other operations departments.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Independent work

Communication

Professional conduct around residents

Education

Associate's Degree

2-4 years Building & Grounds experience

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) is located in Lander, Wyoming, and is looking for a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team as a Buildings and Grounds Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for keeping the grounds, streets, and sidewalks of WLRC clean and safe. The main duties of this job involve physical work outdoors and operating various types of equipment.

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!

Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6784 / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain all lawns, green spaces, sidewalks, and roads at the WLRC campus.
• Operate heavy equipment safely, including tractors, backhoes, bulldozers, trenchers, mowers, bucket trucks, and dump trucks.
• Use power tools and hand tools like chainsaws and sweepers.
• Care for the lawns (mow, water, fertilize, and remove weeds).
• Plant, prune, and remove trees and perform general landscaping tasks.
• Handle and apply chemicals for weeds and pests safely (pesticides/herbicides).
• Perform year-round maintenance, including snow removal in the winter.
• Repair and maintain campus infrastructure, such as streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and fencing.
• Perform basic construction work, including concrete work, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Install and fix sprinkler (irrigation) systems.
• Clean and maintain the irrigation ditch system, monitor water flow, and repair headgates.
• Prepare graves for interments and maintain the cemetery grounds and headstones.
• Other duties as assigned, including assisting other operations departments.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license is required.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience in landscaping and grounds upkeep, especially using heavy equipment (backhoes, tractors, mowers, etc.).
• Ability to learn and safely operate all required heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules and agency procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both speaking and writing.
• Ability to work professionally around WLRC residents, including those who may have challenging behaviors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

OR

Education:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: This role requires regular lifting, moving heavy items, twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Work Environment: You must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, climb ladders, and work on a variety of surfaces.
• Safety: You may be exposed to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, chemicals, and biohazards. You must follow all safety protocols and have the ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• 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 FBI for every successful applicant.
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
• 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.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm