Facilities Assistant

Bannock County•Chubbuck, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Assistant is directly responsible for, or may be required to assist in performing grounds keeping, light construction, maintenance, and repair duties on the Bannock County Event Center (BCEC) & Wellness Complex parks grounds, facilities, public areas, and buildings. This position entails working directly with the public daily, requiring professional and courteous exchanges with both internal and external clients. A heavy focus is given to assisting with community events in various capacities including, but not limited to, setting up/taking down: audio video systems, tables, chairs, tents, and canopies. The job requires knowledge of grounds keeping and landscaping skills, building trade skills, and the ability to operate the tools and equipment required to complete the assigned tasks. The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other county employees, other organizations, and the general public.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) to three (3) years of general grounds keeping or building maintenance experience
Knowledge of grounds maintenance skills, including but not limited to, cleaning, grooming, mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, turf and/or pest control, and snow removal
Knowledge of building trade skills, including but not limited to, facilities, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, painting, and concrete
Knowledge of maintenance and grounds keeping equipment and tool maintenance and repair methods
Knowledge of applicable regulations and policies regarding safe application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides
Knowledge of Federal regulations and County policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of equipment, power tools, ladders and bucket trucks, grounds keeping equipment, and repair and maintenance materials
Knowledge of State, local, and other applicable building, safety, and health codes and regulations
Knowledge of operation of a personal computer and job-related software
Ability to operate and maintain power equipment, including but not limited to, grounds keeping and turf equipment, chain saw, riding, pull behind and walk-behind mowers, trimmers, tractor, snow removal equipment, and related equipment
Ability to operate hand tools
Ability to operate, adjust, and monitor automated sprinkler control systems
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Ability to operate a personal computer, including job-related software applications
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams
Ability to maintain maintenance records, logs, and documentation
Ability to maintain and reconcile purchasing and inventory records and documentation
Ability to maintain a professional and agreeable demeanor at all times
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion
Ability to understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with county policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public
Ability to interact with internal and external clients in a professional and courteous manner

Responsibilities

Performs grounds keeping and landscaping work in the county parks, public areas, and recreation/sports areas, including, but not limited to, mowing, tree trimming, fertilizing, irrigation, and pest and weed control.
Cleans horse stalls as needed.
Performs building maintenance including cleaning, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, and concrete work.
Maintains, repairs, and installs automated sprinkling/irrigation system.
Operates all equipment in the event center & wellness complex department inventory including, but not limited to, water truck, tractors, mowers, skid steers, motor vehicles, excavator, loader, backhoe, bucket truck, and dump truck.
Operates hand and power tools.
Maintains, services and repairs equipment and tools.
Installs and maintains county decorations and banners.
Maintains inspection, maintenance, and repair records, documentation, and logs.
Performs other duties as assigned.