FACILITY SPECIALIST

Facility Specialist at Ada County in Garden City, Idaho, United States Job Description Facility Specialist Print (Apply ? Facility Specialist Salary $19.00 Hourly Location Garden City, ID Job Type Full-Time with Benefits Job Number 02392 Department Expo Idaho Opening Date 10 / 24 / 2024 Description Benefits General Summary $19.00 DOE Ada County is a great place to work We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Idaho Expo team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level. We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent. You might hear some call Expo Idaho, 'the fairgrounds.' That's due to the fact that-since 1967-this is the very spot where we've held the Western Idaho Fair ( . One of the biggest draws around Southwest Idaho, it's the social event of the summer that brings in about 250,000 people every year. (Not to mention a pretty fair number of farm animals.) Beyond our half-century fair legacy, there's more here than meets the eye. Throughout the rest of the year, over 750,000 people stop by for trade shows, company gatherings, auctions, sporting events, livestock round-ups, and everything else under the Idaho sun. Learn more about the Ada County Idaho Expo by visiting our website. Ada County Idaho Expo (POSITION GENERA SUMMARY : Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, and set-up of Expo Idaho, including Western Idaho Fair and associated buildings; provides promoter support during interim events. Essential Functions Ensures that facilities are set-up, presentable, and meets client's expectations for interim events; Assists, sets-up, and provides power needs and other amenities for interim events; Performs light janitorial duties to maintain overall cleanliness of facilities; Maintains grounds; Conducts routine, preventative maintenance on tools or building equipment; Inspects and examines buildings, fixtures, and other functional systems to determine the need for repair or maintenance; Records documentation of maintenance and repair work; Performs a variety of minor building or landscaping maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, and sprinkler repair; Assists in a helper capacity in more semi-skilled work such as plumbing, electrical, or related tasks; Uses a variety of hand and power tools; May train to operate heavy equipment, such as forklifts, as needed; Communicate with clients and co-workers in an effective and professional manner. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Assists Event Coordinator, Security, and other staff to accomplish needed tasks; Transports, follows policies, and supervises crews with Sheriff's Labor Detail (SLD) in the performance of a wide variety of unskilled labor tasks; Performs related functions as required. Job Requirements Previous maintenance experience preferred; Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of facilities preferred; Knowledge of how to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with simple fractions to measure material according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions; Knowledge of landscape maintenance; Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and protocols; Ability to interact effectively with co-workers; Ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions; Ability to provide excellent customer service to clients and patrons; Ability to operate equipment and tools safely; Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds; Ability to operate motor vehicles safely, including a willingness to learn how to operate a backhoe, forklift, and dump truck; Ability to read understand maintenance / service manuals. OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license; Ability to work a flexible schedule including long or unusual hours, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime, including a 24-hr call out in order to respond to unforeseen events; Attend SLD Safety Training twice a year; This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Work Environment & Physical Demands Work is performed onsite at Expo Idaho; Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather and heavy equipment traffic; The incumbent may be required to wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, or additional personal protective equipment as needed; Incumbent works from ladders, aerial platforms, and where parts worked on may be in hard to reach places; Occasionally work may require heights up to 60 feet; The work may require the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; May be exposed to the possibility of burns, cuts, and bruises; Uses tools, ladders, and outdoor power equipment which require care to avoid injury; Ability to work around livestock and related animals. DISCLAIMER : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and / or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed 'key positions' in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code. Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families. Healthcare : Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles Post-employment health savings account Retirement and Investments Plans : PERSI retirement benefits 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match 401(k) Wellbeing Program : Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns. Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program Free bus pass Paid-leave : 11 paid holidays per year 8 weeks paid Parental Leave Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee 5 days paid bereavement leave Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible Short Term Disab To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account

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