Maintenance Worker I - Fairgrounds

JOB POSTING FOR LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY

Position Title: Maintenance Worker I - Fairgrounds

Organization: Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds

Pay Rate: $17.94 per hour to $19.00 per hour

Position Type/Status: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

Closing Date: May 6, 2025

Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds is hiring for a Maintenance Worker I position. Shift will be Wednesday - Sunday 2:00PM to 11:00PM. Under general supervision of the Fairgrounds Manager, this position performs routine custodial and facility maintenance duties at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds.

Who We Are

Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds is the home of the legendary Last Chance Stampede and Fair and open spaces and facilities to host community and private events year-round. In November 2008 a new Exhibit Hall and Entry Hall opened for public use. In July 2009, the new grandstands and outdoor performance arena opened for the 49th annual Last Chance Stampede and Fair. In 2021’s Last Chance Stampede and Fair had record-breaking attendance with sold-out Friday and Saturday night PRCA rodeo performances.

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
• Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
• High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify;
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Other Benefits

Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave;

Duties

• Performs routine custodial and facility maintenance duties;
• Provides event set up assistance and support;
• Vacuums carpets, dust mops common areas, cleans spots as needed;
• Wet mops restrooms and common areas;
• Strips, waxes and buffs common areas and shampoos carpets;
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes restroom supplies;
• Sweeps and dusts stairways and damp mops as needed;
• Dusts and cleans meeting rooms;
• Performs routine grounds keeping and maintenance, including but not limited to mowing, weed-eating, snow removal and garbage pick-up;
• Informs supervisor of needed supplies;
• Performs routine repairs and maintenance on electrical and plumbing systems;
• Performs routine carpentry and painting tasks;
• Replaces light bulbs and/or ballast;
• Checks work areas for security and energy loss;
• Secures buildings and facilities at end of shift;
• Performs routine equipment maintenance;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change with or without notice.

Examples of Knowledge

• Knowledge of Fairgrounds policies and procedures;
• Lewis and Clark County policies and procedures;
• Safety regulations and requirements;
• Methods, practices, and procedures for facility maintenance;
• Materials, methods, and tools required for building repair;
• Basic equipment and tool maintenance.;
• Construction procedures relative road and bridge repair;
• Safety rules and regulation.

Examples of Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment, including scrubbing and polishing machinery;
• Operate maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, hand tools, snow removal equipment, tractors and forklifts;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, vendors, and citizens.

Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and one (1) year facility maintenance experience or equivalent.

Physical Demands

Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor environments where hazards and discomforts are generally controlled and modifiable. Position performs work in all types of weather in the presence of chemicals, fertilizers and dust. This position must be able to stand, twist, stoop, reach, push, pull, lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally and 100 pounds on a brief and unpredictable basis. Position requires frequent contact with fellow employees and citizens.

Application Instructions

Applications for this position are accepted online only through our career portal. www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Human-Resources/Job

The following items are required along with the on-line application:

Resume - Attach resume to online application in designated section

Cover Letter - Attach cover letter to online application in resume upload section as well. More than one document can be uploaded.

For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 447-8316 or e-mail kgrose@lccountymt.gov.

Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.94 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Helena, MT 59602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Helena, MT 59602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,200