Fairgrounds Technician PT

Clay County Board of County Commissioners; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Clay County Board of County Commissioners seeks a Fairgrounds Technician to maintain barns, arenas, and related facilities, ensuring safe and sanitary conditions. You will assist with event setup and breakdown, and coordinate with user groups and the public to ensure smooth operations.

Minimum requirements include a Florida Class B CDL with clean driving record and a high school diploma or GED. Must be willing to work overtime and respond to emergencies as needed; training and certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in park, fairgrounds, or related facilities preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean facilities to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown including equipment and fencing.
• Operate and service small-engine equipment like mowers.
• Collaborate with user groups and public.
• Support other county departments as needed.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Event setup

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certified

Job description

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions. Pay: $17.13 - $20.04

The Fairgrounds Technician supports the community-building mission of the Clay County Fairgrounds Complex by ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient maintenance of all buildings, grounds, and equine/livestock facilities. This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, and event operations. The role actively assists user groups, vendors, and event organizers with setup and breakdown activities, ensuring facilities are prepared and restored in a timely and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fairgrounds Technician I:

• Maintain and clean facilities, including barns, stalls, arenas, and wash racks to ensure safe and sanitary conditions.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including equipment, fencing, and seating.
• Maintains the Fairgrounds Complex as required i.e., empties trash cans, performs lawn maintenance and landscaping, completes minor plumbing repairs, sweeps, performs secondary building maintenance as well as custodial duties.
• Assists and works with various user groups and the public.
• Operates, maintains and services small-engine equipment, such as mowers.
• Assists personnel from other County departments with maintenance of grounds and buildings when needed.

Fairgrounds Technician II:

• This position performs all duties of a Fairgrounds Technician I as well as:
• Operates various pieces of heavy equipment, such as tractors, front-end loaders, water trucks and dump trucks.
• Performs general carpentry and plumbing duties.
• Performs skilled maintenance of fairgrounds facilities, including barns, arenas, and support buildings.
• Inspect and repair fencing, gates, and stall structures to ensure safety for animals and the public.
• Lead or coordinate event setup and breakdown activities.
• Assist in inventory control and equipment maintenance scheduling.

Fairgrounds Technician III:

• This position performs all duties of a Fairgrounds Technician II as well as:
• Maintain and clean equine facilities, including barns, stalls, arenas, and wash racks to ensure safe and sanitary conditions.
• Monitor and support the upkeep of livestock areas, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and animal welfare standards.
• Coordinate with event staff, vendors, and exhibitors to address facility needs and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assist in training new employees by providing guidance, resources, and hand‑on support.
• Conduct inspections, maintain records, and prepare reports on facility conditions and activities.
• May act in the capacity of the Foreman in their absence.

All Candidates:

Must be willing to work a modified schedule and/or overtime when necessary. Assist with setup and breakdown of events, including equestrian shows, fairs, and exhibitions. In case of emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.) position is required to respond/perform emergency and recovery duties as assigned by the County Manager or designee. During an emergency or crisis situation, this position may be required to be present at the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to provide assistance while activated. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Fairgrounds Technician I:

• (Starting Pay: $17.13/hr)
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience working in a park, fairgrounds, entertainment arena or related facility.

Fairgrounds Technician II:

• (Starting Pay: $19.25/hr)
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in park, fairgrounds, entertainment arena or related facility.
• Forklift Certified Target Solutions courses in basic carpentry and plumbing work for troubleshooting or equivalent courses.

Fairgrounds Technician III:

• (Starting Pay: $20.41/hr)
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience working in a park, fairgrounds, entertainment arena or related facility.
• Target Solutions Smart Leadership series of LinkedIn Learning course as directed by Learning and Development.

All Candidates:

• Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver’s License with clean driving record is required or must be obtained within six months of placement in position.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Supplemental Information

Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. The position occasionally requires work beyond regular hours and on weekends. The incumbent must be willing to perform duties outside of regular working hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency. While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

The person in this position needs to frequently move about indoors and outdoors to facilitate maintenance tasks. Constantly positions self to maintain all aspects of Fairgrounds and other County facilities, including in high, low, and confined spaces to complete maintenance tasks. Frequently communicates with supervisors, other County employees, user groups and the general public. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to inspect and assess County facilities and equipment and perform needed maintenance based on assessment. Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue, including objects up to 50 pounds in weight. Constant movement and use of limbs; position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina. Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and power equipment and in outside conditions that risk exposure to dust, inclement weather, heat and humidity. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud at times.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age. Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07. Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.

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