Complex & Event Operations Specialist

Uintah County UT; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness center & gym

Job summary

Uintah County in Vernal, Utah, seeks a Complex & Event Operations Specialist to manage night and weekend facility operations, events, and ice rink support. You will supervise seasonal staff, monitor HVAC/lighting, and ensure safety and compliance across venues.

The role includes custodial, concessions, grounds care, and operating tractors, skid steers, backhoes, dump trucks, and Zambonis, plus basic POS handling. Requires a HS diploma and 2+ years in related work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 2+ years in facility operations or related trades.
• Preference for trade school or facilities management coursework.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or carpentry work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate room layouts and event prep for facility operations.
• Monitor HVAC and lighting; ensure fire safety compliance.
• Oversee custodial and maintenance tasks; supervise seasonal staff.
• Operate heavy equipment and assist with ice rink support and rental gear inspections.

Skills

Facility operations

HVAC monitoring

Grounds maintenance

Custodial & maintenance supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school / vocational training

Tools

ATVs with spray rigs

Heavy equipment operation

Zamboni ice equipment

Job description

Status: Full-Time | Closes: September 21st, 2026

Complex & Event Operations Specialist

The Complex & Event Operations Specialist performs journey-level maintenance, venue operations, and event preparation across the Western Park facilities, grounds, and seasonal ice rink, primarily working night and weekend shifts. Acting as a key operational liaison, this role coordinates directly with office staff and community groups to execute room layouts, monitor HVAC and lighting systems, ensure fire safety code compliance, and provide guidance to seasonal staff. The position handles comprehensive facility care—ranging from custodial upkeep and concession/kitchen maintenance to grounds grooming, landscaping, sprinkler repair, and pesticide application using ATVs with spray rigs. Additionally, the Specialist operates heavy equipment—including tractors, skid steers, backhoes, dump trucks, and Zambonis—while delivering hands‑on seasonal ice rink support through skate fittings, ice maintenance, rental gear inspections, and basic POS cash handling.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent combined with at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in facility operations, building maintenance, or related trades such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or carpentry work (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience). Completion of trade school, vocational training, or specialized coursework in construction or facilities management is preferred.

Special Qualifications

This role requires the flexibility to work predominantly night and weekend shifts to support facility events and operations. Additionally, candidates must be available for 24‑hour emergency call‑outs as assigned or when management is off‑site.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $21.56 an hour depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being. Your coverage will include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as robust retirement plans and various supplemental insurance options. Additionally, you will gain access to an Employee Assistance Program, an exciting perks program, and Uintah County’s award‑winning wellness initiative, which features engaging team activities, convenient on‑site health fairs, educational seminars, and full access to our on‑site wellness center and gym equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer