Maintenance & Grounds Specialist (Flexible Schedule)

Twin Falls County; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Falls County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of the fairgrounds, buildings, and outdoor spaces. The role includes grounds care, equipment operation, event setup, and regular maintenance activities.

You will help prepare facilities for the annual Fair & Rodeo and other events, ensuring safety and cleanliness. The position may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on event schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in general maintenance, construction, groundskeeping, or facilities maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet insurance requirements.
• Experience operating maintenance or grounds equipment preferred.

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, during, and after events.
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of fairgrounds vehicles and equipment, including 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 maintenance

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Time management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Water trucks

Telehandlers

Aerial lifts

Tractors

Mowers

Job description

Twin Falls County is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of the fairgrounds, buildings, and outdoor spaces. The role includes grounds care, equipment operation, event setup, and regular maintenance activities.

You will help prepare facilities for the annual Fair & Rodeo and other events, ensuring safety and cleanliness. The position may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on event schedules.