Civic Center Facilities Grounds Worker

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Department: Lone Star Convention & Expo Center Montgomery County Fairgrounds


Job Grade: 4


Job Title: Facility Worker/Grounds Maintenance


Hourly Pay Rate: $17.25, plus $2 for shift differential on hours worked

Location: 9055 Airport Rd., Conroe, TX


Civil Service: Yes


Shift Hours: Shift hours will vary - must be able and available to work weekends, holidays, nights & split shifts.


Primary Job Duties
• Arrange tables, chairs and equipment in designated rooms or other areas for scheduled group activities
• Set up stage, sound system, lighting system, bleachers, risers and walls as necessary
• Set up video screens, back drops, spot light and banners
• Control air conditioning and heating temperatures
• Monitor spectators and participants at events to ensure orderly conduct
• Clean all areas of the facility, including restrooms, bleachers, stalls, pens, arenas, all floors and kitchen
• Dispose of trash and use necessary and appropriate cleaners for sanitation and cleanliness
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Able to work in all outside weather conditions
• Able to pass physical agility test
• Advise patrons of activity schedule and regulation requirements


Secondary Job Duties
• Mow areas of facilities not covered by contract including park, ditches, parking areas and detention ponds
• Weed eat park, ditches, parking areas detention ponds, building perimeters, fences, trees, light poles and wash basins
• Apply weed control products where necessary
• Weed and mulch flower beds and trees
• Trim trees, shrubs and hedges
• Pick up trash on grounds
• Install, remove, relocate and repair stalls and stall electrical cords
• Pressure wash and paint facilities
• Perform minor building repairs (plumbing, carpentry, electrical)
• Maintain lawn equipment
• Maintain arena floor and warm up arena
• Deliver shavings during equestrian/livestock events
• Any and all other duties as assigned


Education, Experience and Skill Requirements
• High School or GED required
• MUST HAVE A VALID TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE
• Must be able to operate tractor with implements including bush hog, finishing mower, drag, front end loader, forks, push mower, riding mower, weed eater, blower, hedge trimmers
• One year theatrical or convention production preferred
• Skill in operation of soundboard, light board and spotlight preferred
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals
• Able to read blueprints and write routine reports
• Able to communicate with the public in person and by phone
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Able to understand and follow MSDS warnings and instructions and follow safety procedures while performing all duties
• Able to perform basic math skills
• Able to use man lift and forklift
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS, NIGHTS, SPLIT SHIFTS, AND VARIOUS WORK HOURS


After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.

Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.