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Grounds Person

1 month ago

Hamilton, United States Ravalli County Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $16.44/hr

Position:                             Grounds Person                              

Classification:                    Short-term – Full-time

Department:                      Fairgrounds                                       

Reports to:                         Fair Manager

Posting Date:                     5/21/2024                                              

Application Deadline:      until filled

Grade:                                 Grade 8

Rate of Pay:                        $16.44/hour

Benefits:                              Not eligible for benefits


Job Summary:

This position exists to perform grounds keeping and janitorial duties for the Ravalli County Fairgrounds leading up to and during our annual County Fair. This position is responsible for but not limited to: helping to maintain irrigation schedule for grounds, weed eating, cleaning and other maintenance tasks. The employee will perform most tasks with some independence, however in some situations he/she may work as a member of a team.


Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Travel Required:

  • None


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Will maintain irrigation schedule for all green areas of the fairgrounds
  • May paint or refinish outdoor furniture.
  • Assist in placement of benches, picnic tables, and trash cans for events.
  • Is responsible for picking up litter and emptying trash cans.
  • May use chemicals to control insects, disease, and weeds as directed by supervisor.
  • Will assist with set up prior to events and tear down and janitorial duties after events on grounds and in buildings – including bathroom and floor maintenance.
  • Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide a quality area for public enjoyment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be dependable and capable of exercising good judgment on time management issues.
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills (receiving directives).
  • Learn cleaning, maintenance, gardening methods and use of materials and equipment.
  • Learn the operation of motorized equipment such as string trimmers, golf carts, back pack blowers and tractor.
  • Learn proper use of hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, picks, shovels, spades, rakes, loppers, saws or similar tools.
  • Learn irrigation techniques using agricultural sprinkler, hose and drip systems.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Communicate orally with co-workers and the general public in a one-to-one setting.
  • Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction, observation and research.
  • Work cooperatively with Board Members, County employees and the general public.
  • Be safety conscious and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
  • Recognize that the fairgrounds are a public facility with multiple events happening at any one time and that the public is our client.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude suitable for the job and working with the public at all times.
  • At times the position will require the performance of other essential functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.
  • At times the position will require working weekends such as the annual fair

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.


Additional Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be able to pass a background check


Work Environment:

  • Primarily outdoors or in various fairground buildings.
  • Work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
  • Travel over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces.

Physical Requirements:

  • Move heavy objects (70 to100 pounds) short distances (50 feet or less).
  • Bend or stoop repeatedly over time.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Ravalli County is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO).  Ravalli County does not refuse employment or discriminate in compensation or the other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment based upon race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, or veteran’s status.


Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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