What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds and Operations Manager position at Laramie County?
Summary
Under limited supervision, responsible for assisting in the administration, planning, budgeting and managing for the grounds and operations of the Laramie County Events Department, including HVAC systems, engineering, horticultural services, building management systems, and equipment inventory control.
Facilities to be overseen include the Laramie County Fairgrounds (M & K Buildings, Kitchen, Community Center, Concession Stand Building, RV Park, Rodeo Arenas, ABC Building, and all outdoor spaces on the grounds), the Event Center at Archer, and Clear Creek Park (north and south).
Qualifications
Associates Degree in events management, facility management or related field; three (3) years of experience in a similar position with another event facility, Fair/Fairgrounds or similar type of facility or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must have a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge and Skills:- Knowledge of County organization, goals, objectives, policies, procedures
- General knowledge of equestrian/agricultural industries and practices
- Knowledge of the regulations, principles, practices and methods of public property management and maintenance
- Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration
- Considerable knowledge of the physical layout of the County Fairgrounds facilities
- General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment in basic landscaping and grounds maintenance operations
- Experience and working knowledge of tractors, skid steers, arena grooming equipment, grounds keeping equipment, electrical, refrigeration, and plumbing
- Proficiency in the use of personal computer equipment and software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessary for work assignments
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to prepare budgets and monitor area expenditures
- Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development and establishment of new, modified and /or improved programs, services and activities
- Ability to analyze, interpret, develop and implement regulations, policies and procedures
- Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions
- Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates and to instruct them in a proper work methods and procedures
- Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with civic and community groups, organizations and the general public
