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pspan style="font-weight: bold"Position:                              Grounds Person                               Classification:                     Short-term – Full-time/span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Department:                      Fairgrounds                                        Reports to:                           Fair Manager/span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Posting Date:                     5/28/2025                                          Application Deadline:      Until filled/span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Position Grade:                 Grade 8                                                Rate of Pay:                          $17.26/hour/span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Position Schedule:          August 4, 2025 – September 6, 2025  /span/p pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Job Summary:/span/p pThis 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 a short-term, temporary position.  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./p pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Supervisory Responsibilities:/span/p ul li /li/ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"Travel Required:/span/p ul liNone/li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Duties/Responsibilities:/span/p ul liWill maintain irrigation schedule for all green areas of the fairgrounds/li liMay paint or refinish outdoor furniture./li liAssist in placement of benches, picnic tables, and trash cans for events./li liIs responsible for picking up litter and emptying trash cans./li liMay use chemicals to control insects, disease, and weeds as directed by supervisor./li liWill 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./li liDemonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide a quality area for public enjoyment./li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"Required Skills/Abilities: /span/p ul liMust be dependable and capable of exercising good judgment on time management issues./li liMust have good written and verbal communication skills (receiving directives)./li liLearn cleaning, maintenance, gardening methods and use of materials and equipment./li liLearn the operation of motorized equipment such as string trimmers, golf carts, backpack blowers and tractor./li liLearn proper use of hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, picks, shovels, spades, rakes, loppers, saws or similar tools./li liLearn irrigation techniques using agricultural sprinkler, hose and drip systems./li liUnderstand and follow oral and written instructions./li liCommunicate orally with co-workers and the general public in a one-to-one setting./li liLearn job-related material primarily through oral instruction, observation and research./li liWork cooperatively with Board Members, County employees and the general public./li liBe safety conscious and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others./li liRecognize that the fairgrounds are a public facility with multiple events happening at any one time and that the public is our client./li liMaintain a professional appearance and attitude suitable for the job and working with the public at all times./li liAt times the position will require the performance of other essential functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift./li liAt times the position will require working weekends such as the annual fair/li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"Preferred Education and Experience:/span/p ul liHigh school diploma or equivalent./li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Additional Eligibility Requirements:/span/p ul liMust be able to pass a background check/li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Work Environment:/span/p ul liPrimarily outdoors or in various fairground buildings./li liWork in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements./li liTravel over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces./li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"Physical Requirements: /span/p ul liMove heavy objects (70 to100 pounds) short distances (50 feet or less)./li liBend or stoop repeatedly over time./li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"EEO Statement:/span/p pRavalli 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./p pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Other Duties:/span/p pPlease 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./p
pspan style="font-weight: bold"Position:                              Grounds Person                               Classification:                     Short-term – Full-time/span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Department:                      Fairgrounds                                        Reports to:                           Fair Manager/span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Posting Date:                     5/28/2025                                          Application Deadline:      Until filled/span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Position Grade:                 Grade 8                                                Rate of Pay:                          $17.26/hour/span/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Position Schedule:          August 4, 2025 – September 6, 2025  /span/p pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Job Summary:/span/p pThis 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 a short-term, temporary position.  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./p pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Supervisory Responsibilities:/span/p ul li /li/ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"Travel Required:/span/p ul liNone/li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Duties/Responsibilities:/span/p ul liWill maintain irrigation schedule for all green areas of the fairgrounds/li liMay paint or refinish outdoor furniture./li liAssist in placement of benches, picnic tables, and trash cans for events./li liIs responsible for picking up litter and emptying trash cans./li liMay use chemicals to control insects, disease, and weeds as directed by supervisor./li liWill 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./li liDemonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide a quality area for public enjoyment./li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"Required Skills/Abilities: /span/p ul liMust be dependable and capable of exercising good judgment on time management issues./li liMust have good written and verbal communication skills (receiving directives)./li liLearn cleaning, maintenance, gardening methods and use of materials and equipment./li liLearn the operation of motorized equipment such as string trimmers, golf carts, backpack blowers and tractor./li liLearn proper use of hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, picks, shovels, spades, rakes, loppers, saws or similar tools./li liLearn irrigation techniques using agricultural sprinkler, hose and drip systems./li liUnderstand and follow oral and written instructions./li liCommunicate orally with co-workers and the general public in a one-to-one setting./li liLearn job-related material primarily through oral instruction, observation and research./li liWork cooperatively with Board Members, County employees and the general public./li liBe safety conscious and work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others./li liRecognize that the fairgrounds are a public facility with multiple events happening at any one time and that the public is our client./li liMaintain a professional appearance and attitude suitable for the job and working with the public at all times./li liAt times the position will require the performance of other essential functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift./li liAt times the position will require working weekends such as the annual fair/li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"Preferred Education and Experience:/span/p ul liHigh school diploma or equivalent./li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Additional Eligibility Requirements:/span/p ul liMust be able to pass a background check/li /ul pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Work Environment:/span/p ul liPrimarily outdoors or in various fairground buildings./li liWork in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements./li liTravel over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces./li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"Physical Requirements: /span/p ul liMove heavy objects (70 to100 pounds) short distances (50 feet or less)./li liBend or stoop repeatedly over time./li /ul pspan style="font-weight: bold"EEO Statement:/span/p pRavalli 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./p pbrbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Other Duties:/span/p pPlease 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./p
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