Building And Grounds Specialist

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 22

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Building and Grounds Specialist performs advanced irrigation and water management duties while supporting the maintenance repair and overall operation of state facilities and grounds. This position plays a vital role in ensuring efficient water usage maintaining safe and functional building systems and preserving the appearance safety and integrity of public properties throughout the year. Responsibilities require technical expertise independent judgment and a strong commitment to preventative maintenance and operational excellence in both indoor and outdoor environments.

This position is located in Cheyenne a steadily growing community along the Front Range that remains true to its Old West heritage. Residents enjoy convenient access to mountain biking skiing hiking fishing hunting and a variety of other outdoor recreation opportunities. Cheyenne is also home to Cheyenne Frontier Days the Daddy of em All held annually during the last week of July. Additionally Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax offering a unique financial benefit to those who live and work here.

This position offers:

**$2000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Responsible for performing specialized duties for irrigation systems/water management and weed and pest management programs.
Operates repairs adjusts and installs a variety of complex equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance on building facilities and grounds and assists other trades assistants and contractors on projects as required.
May be required to be on call and adjust work shifts to accomplish specialist duties.
Receives maintains and conducts an inventory of building and grounds supplies assists with establishing the bi-annual budget and purchases supplies needed.
Performs calibration and mixing of various chemicals.
Monitors water use water budget and schedule.
Assist with the training of new employees in specialized and routine daily duties.
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Maintain landscaping in summer involves grass mowing trimming and maintaining trees shrubs and flowers.
Snow removal in the winter months.
Moves furniture and set-ups for functions and events.
Provides recycling services to all State-owned and leased buildings.
Required to work during a snow event when State offices are closed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those applicants with three to five years of maintenance in grounds experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

Skill in oral & written communications and ability to read and follow instructions.
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment.
Knowledge of proper grounds equipment usage.
Knowledge of irrigation systems and operation.
Knowledge of weed and pest chemical use.
Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.
Ability to operate a personal computer.
Ability to be flexible to work and supervise in multiple facilities that may have more or less staff than normally assigned and be capable of transferring knowledge to a different environment.
Ability to work with co-workers and customers.
Ability to deal with difficult personalities professionally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associates Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Must obtain a CDL license within 12 months of employment.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Working in extreme weather conditions.
Must be able to drive vehicles.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass a background check.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-exempt
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace
WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
Employment is subject to a successful applicant passing a background check.
Wyoming Department of Transportation will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
- Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity so recruitment must be opened to the public.
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive and funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - Facilities Operation

Click hereto view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Building and Grounds Specialist performs advanced irrigation and water management duties while supporting the maintenance repair and overall operation of state facilities and grounds. This position plays a vital role in ensuring effic...