Fairgrounds Services Specialist

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

01/27/26

Division:

Conservation Trust

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

The Fairgrounds Services Specialist is responsible for maintaining venue facilities for year-round usage. Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance of grounds and facilities. Perform general custodial and housekeeping duties.  Manage events, supervising events to ensure satisfaction of customer and protection of County assets. Collect and document compensation for materials and services provided. 

  

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time, standard 40-hour per week position operating on a 4-day work week from Sunday-Wednesday. This is an on-site position with scheduled hours between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. Must be able to work weekends and nights, and on rare occasions, some holidays.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $24.00 – $26.00 USD Hourly 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform administrative tasks. Protect County property and assets. Deal with sensitive and unexpected situations.  Accept and document funds received from asset usage.  
• Oversee event management, solving any public safety concerns. Set up and breakdown events and facilitate event concerns and problems for customer and County. 
• Oversee construction and maintenance projects by assessing property and amenity conditions. Perform preventative and scheduled site maintenance. Perform general custodial and housekeeping duties to facilities. Grounds keeping including removal of snow from parking lots, sidewalks, and patios to ensure public safety. Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.  
• Must be available to work Sunday-Wednesday from 7:00 am-5:30 pm.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities that lead to success in this role include:  

• Awareness of industry safety standards.
• Basic preventative maintenance skills.  
• Strong customer service skills.  
• Flexibility in work needs and environment.  
• Collaborative spirit.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of 1 year of work-related experience. 
• Ability to adjust work schedule to coincide with operational and event needs and the ability to work hours in addition to regular scheduled hours, including the occasional holidays.   
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Three or more years of prior custodial, maintenance, event venue experience or related experience.  
• Model and maintain a welcoming and service-oriented culture.
• Customer service and guest relations experience.  
• Team Player: ability to collaborate with all clients, guests, and team members.  
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.  
• Maintains a positive attitude and exercises patience when supporting customers with varying needs and expectations.
• Proven ability to work independently with little direction and follow up.  
• Strong organization and time management skills.  
• Self-motivated, proactive and takes initiative.  
• Maintains best practice of cleaning techniques/supplies.  
• Ability to use a variety of tools, equipment, machinery, and other essential hardware.  
• Snow removal experience.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position. 
• This position requires a variety of physical demands that includes exerting over 100lbs, occasionally 50 to 100 lbs., frequently or up to 20 to 50 lbs.  
• This is a field position and exposure to various weather conditions can be expected.  
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.   

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education:

GED, High School Diploma

Experience:

Work Experience: Minimum one year

Certifications:

Languages:

Category:

Maintenance & Trades