Operations Maintenance Worker

OVERVIEW

Provide operations and maintenance support to all departmental needs, focusing on livestock and equine areas. Position maintains, repairs, and restores aspects of the facilities, equipment, and hardware used during setup, teardown and of the annual Nebraska State Fair, Aksarben Stock Show and Grand Island Livestock Complex Authority (GILCA) events.

Each duty listed below makes up at least 85% of the position, and all other functions included in “OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.” All duties below are essential functions unless otherwise indicated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leading a seasonal team in assembling panels, pens, and other setup and teardown needs.
• Operating equipment to assist in barn setup and teardown.

Performing related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Operating and maintaining hand and power tools.

Practicing safe working methods and procedures.

Building and maintaining positive working relationships with other members of the management team, operations team, employees, contractors, other resources and the public using principles of professionalism and excellent customer service.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

This position requires livestock and/or livestock show experience. Experience with operating and maintaining hand and power tools. Experience operating heavy machinery/equipment. An explanation of machinery experience should be provided.

ACCOUNTABILITY

This position reports to and takes direction from the Director of Operations.

INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION

This position works within established Nebraska State Fair guidelines and policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in a demanding environment. Physical requirements include the ability to lift items and operate equipment in the performance of duties. May be required to work long days and long hours prior to and during the Nebraska State Fair, Aksarben Stock Show and GILCA events and is prepared to work at least a 14-day consecutive workday period, when warranted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person