Equestrian Grounds & Show Facility Technician

Florida State Fairgrounds; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

457(b) retirement plan with company 64

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Florida State Fair Authority is seeking a dependable, hands-on team member to operate groundskeeping and heavy equipment for equestrian facilities and related events. You will maintain barns, arenas, and grounds, ensure safe equipment use, and support shows with setup and breakdown.

Candidates should have a HS diploma, 2–3 years in facilities/groundskeeping, and a valid driver's license. Flex hours and outdoor work are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of work-related experience, preferably in facilities or grounds keeping.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Knowledge of operation of tractors, loaders, lawn equipment, irrigation equipment and sound equipment.

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 safety procedures during groundskeeping and event setup.
• Assist with set-up and breakdown of shows and maintain cleanliness of facilities.
• Other duties as needed in an outdoor environment.

Skills

Tractor operation

Loader operation

Lawn equipment operation

Irrigation equipment

Sound equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida State Fair Authority is seeking a dependable, hands-on team member to operate groundskeeping and heavy equipment for equestrian facilities and related events. You will maintain barns, arenas, and grounds, ensure safe equipment use, and support shows with setup and breakdown.

Candidates should have a HS diploma, 2–3 years in facilities/groundskeeping, and a valid driver's license. Flex hours and outdoor work are required.