Fairgrounds Maintenance & Events Technician

City of Twin Falls; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Twin Falls is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds and its facilities. You will help maintain buildings, grounds, and event spaces, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and readiness for fairs, rodeos, rentals, and community events.

You will operate and maintain a range of maintenance equipment, assist with setup and teardown for events, and perform routine inspections and minor repairs as part of a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends,

Qualifications

• General knowledge of building and grounds maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general repair work.
• Ability to safely operate or willingness to be trained to operate equipment such as water trucks, telehandlers, aerial lifts, tractors, mowers, and other grounds and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to safely load, transport, and move materials and equipment as necessary.
• Knowledge of basic equipment inspections, maintenance, and safe operating procedures.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, lawn and grounds equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to identify maintenance and safety concerns and report them appropriately.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of buildings, common areas, and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with mowing, trimming, weed control, irrigation, snow removal, and general grounds maintenance as needed.
• Set up and tear down tables, chairs, fencing, bleachers, stages, equipment, and other items for events and rentals.
• Assist with preparing the fairgrounds for the annual Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo and other major events.
• Assist with cleanup before, and during, and after events.
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of fairgrounds vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to, water trucks, telehandlers, lifts, tractors, mowers, and other maintenance and grounds equipment.
• Use equipment to assist with facility maintenance, grounds upkeep, event setup and teardown, material handling, watering and dust control, and other fairgrounds operations.
• Perform routine pre-operation inspections and basic preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Operate and maintain maintenance equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment as assigned.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, safety hazards, and property damage to the Fair Manager or designated supervisor.
• Follow all required safety procedures and manufacturer operating guidelines when operating vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with trash removal and maintaining dumpsters and waste disposal areas.
• Maintain an organized maintenance shop, storage areas, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of livestock and animal areas when necessary.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Assist other fairgrounds staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the operation of the Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo.

Skills

General knowledge

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Painting basics

Operate equipment

Material handling

Equipment inspections

Safety procedures

Hand tools

Follow instructions

Tools

Water trucks

Telehandlers

Aerial lifts

Tractors

Mowers

Job description

The City of Twin Falls is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds and its facilities. You will help maintain buildings, grounds, and event spaces, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and readiness for fairs, rodeos, rentals, and community events.

You will operate and maintain a range of maintenance equipment, assist with setup and teardown for events, and perform routine inspections and minor repairs as part of a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends,