Event Operations Maintenence Worker

Orange County Fair; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS public pension

Health, dental and vision coverage

Generous Vacation/Sick or Annual leave

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Orange County Fair is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks and assist in setting up and dismantling events on the fairgrounds.

You may lead a crew of Fair workers and support electricians and plumbers to ensure underground utilities, plumbing, and other facilities operate safely and efficiently. A valid CA driver’s license is required to operate a utility cart.

Qualifications

• Experience operating hand and power tools and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work safely lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Valid California driver’s license required to operate utility cart.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and assist in set-up and dismantling events.
• Support electrician to repair underground utilities.
• Support plumber to replace parts and fixtures.
• Operate tools and equipment safely during daily tasks.
• Communicate over radio to relay information and meet deadlines.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Radio communication

Physical stamina

Reliable teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift

Trencher

Tillers

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Performs a wide variety of maintenance functions necessary to maintain and operate the various facilities on grounds. May lead a crew of Fair workers. See Duty Statement for full Job Description.

• Maintenance Worker performs and/or assists in the set-up and dismantling events
• Support electrician to repair underground utilities, due to unforeseen issues (e.g., replace parts), using machinery and tools, in order to complete the assigned project and meet the needs of the OC Fair & Event Center.
• Support electrician to install underground utilities, utilizing machinery and tools, in order to complete the assigned project, and meet the needs of the OC Fair & Event Center.
• Support the plumbers by replacing parts and fixtures, as needed, to guarantee that all plumbing functions are working properly, using basic plumbing tools (e.g. drivers, drills, cutters, pliers).
• Ability to proficiently operate hand tools/power tools and heavy equipment drivers, screw guns, edgers, skip loader, fork-lift, trencher, tillers) and other equipment to ensure safe and proper operations of the tools and equipment during the performance of daily assignments.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of limbs and body parts, such as, but not limited to: climbing, crawling, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials, in order to achieve the task in a safe manner.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, using proper body mechanics, in order to complete work assignments.
• Ability to communicate over the radio, to relay information for efficient communication and to meet deadlines.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license to operate a utility cart and other equipment.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Bilingual Spanish
• Be available to work 5 days per week, Wednesday through Sunday on any shift(days, swing)
• Familiarity with the layout and facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center helpful.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• CalPERS public pension plan
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Generous Vacation/Sick or Annual leave
• Life insurance
• 12 paid holidays

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.