Equestrian Grounds & Facility Technician

Florida-State-Fair-Authority; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA

Employer‑paid life and disability保险

457(b) retirement plan with company 2%

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Florida State Fair Authority is seeking a dependable, hands‑on groundskeeper to maintain our equestrian facilities and support horse shows and events. You will operate groundskeeping and heavy equipment, perform landscaping, arena maintenance, and outdoor facility repairs, while adhering to safety procedures and delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires knowledge of equipment operation, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team in outdoor

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operation of tractors, loaders, lawn equipment, irrigation equipment and sound equipment.
• High levels of efficiency in prioritizing jobs and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and reliability.
• Knowledge of landscaping and dragging arenas.
• Ability to work flexible hours including, but not limited to, early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee proper use and care of equipment while maintaining the grounds and supporting horse shows.
• Ensure the accuracy of which equipment to use for each job and project.
• Deliver service excellence by maintaining high standards of work and following safety procedures when cutting grass, operating a weed eater, cleaning stalls, maintaining barns, maintaining the rings, maintaining the irrigation system, assisting with set‑up and take down of shows, maintaining cleanliness of Announcer’s Tower and Pavilion, including all restrooms, and maintaining roads and parking areas adjacent to complex.
• Ensure proper procedures are completed with taking down shows and cleanup responsibilities.
• Other various duties as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Groundskeeping

Customer service

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida State Fair Authority is seeking a dependable, hands‑on groundskeeper to maintain our equestrian facilities and support horse shows and events. You will operate groundskeeping and heavy equipment, perform landscaping, arena maintenance, and outdoor facility repairs, while adhering to safety procedures and delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires knowledge of equipment operation, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team in outdoor