Buildings & Grounds Specialist 2026-02247

State of Wyoming•Casper, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, this role is responsible for maintaining facilities and grounds across Casper, Douglas, Gillette, and Sheridan, covering over 104,876 square feet of facility space and approximately 15 acres of grounds and motor pool space in accordance with military standards. The specialist will utilize associated equipment to maintain statewide Wyoming Military Department facilities and grounds, establish work priorities, anticipate seasonal maintenance demands, and maintain and account for all assigned equipment. Responsibilities include receiving and resourcing work orders, reporting completion, and updating the work order system. The role also involves identifying and requesting necessary supplies, preventative maintenance, and materials, as well as maintaining the vehicle fleet and performing minor repairs to vehicles and equipment. This position may require call-in or call-back services for seasonal needs.

Requirements

Required to obtain/maintain a valid Driver's License
Required to obtain/maintain Federal Security Clearance
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
Knowledge of operation of light and heavy-duty equipment.
Knowledge of basic math, carpentry, and irrigation systems
Knowledge of basic electrical and lawn care.
Associate's Degree
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant OR 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant

Responsibilities

Performs seasonal exterior maintenance tasks such as clearing roadways and sidewalks of snow and ice, lawn mowing, and roadway upkeep.
Responsible for weed and pest control, mowing, trimming, aerating, planting trees, repairing irrigation systems, and other general groundwork.
Performs all general building and grounds maintenance, including basic structural repairs, irrigation systems, landscaping, tools, and equipment.
Ensures general cleanliness of the exterior of statewide facilities.
Performs preventative maintenance and general maintenance on all assigned wheeled vehicles, tractors, trailers, ATVs, mowing and snow removal equipment.
Completes daily, weekly, and monthly work orders as assigned.
Performs seasonal maintenance to irrigation systems, including spring start-up, irrigation adjustments, daily irrigation operations, and winter shutdown operations.
Assist with identifying life safety issues within statewide facilities.
Test emergency lighting for proper operation.
Perform lighting checks within assigned facilities, changing bulbs as necessary, and reporting on potential electrical issues.
Utilize computer workstations for logging information into the work order system, completing work orders, and receiving and sending emails.
Submits purchase requests for replacement parts for tractors, mowers, and other equipment.