Maintenance/Facilities Manager

The Vernon County Agricultural Society dba the Vernon County Fair, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is seeking a self motivated and dependable Maintenance and Facilities Manager that is passionate about the fair and its success.

The Maintenance and Facilities Manager is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the building/grounds/facilities on the fairgrounds, along with event preparation, camping and storage.  This is a hands-on position that combines building/grounds/facilities maintenance, light equipment operation, construction, fabrication, custodial and management responsibilities.  The work requires physical stamina, attention to detail, the ability to work with others and is able to work in various conditions.

Salaries are based on experience and abilities.

Minimum Requirements.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Related educational or professional experience.
• A valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Car or Truck.

Essential Functions, Knowledge and Skills:

• Work independently.
• Work with and manage others.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Perform physical labor.
• Solve problems independently (Problem Solving).
• Complete tasks in a timely manner (Time Management).
• Professionalism.
• Customer service.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and balance.
• Must be able to push, pull or lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must have good dexterity in hands, fingers and feet to operate tools and equipment needed for the job.

Schedule/Hours.

• 40 hours per week.
• Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm (April 1st through November 1st).
• Some weekends, after hours and on call, may be required based on events.
• November 1st through April 1st (Limited Hours).
• Additional hours may be required for fair
  • The week before fair (Preparation)
  • The week of fair
  • The week after fair (Cleanup)

Compensation and Allowances.

• Salaries are based on experience and abilities.
• Salaries are calculated by the number of hours worked from (April 1st through November 1st).
• Salaries are paid year round
• Raises and bonuses, are possible

Benefits.

• Flexible Hours.
• Paid Holiday.
• We do not provide medical, dental, vision, retirement, death, accident, critical illness, long/short term disability, life insurance, vacation, PTO or any other generally accepted benefits.
• Additional perks can be negotiated during an interview.

Additional Information (Application, Full Job Description, etc.).

• Please visit our website at www.vernoncountyfair.com/employment
• Contact us by phone at (608) 637-3165
• Or stop by the Fair Office at 210 Fairground Rd., Viroqua, WI 54665
  (very limited hours during off season).

Department Responsibilities

Grounds

• Mow, edge, weed, and blow grounds to maintain landscape appearance.
• Pick up litter and debris on properties, especially during and after events.
• Maintain the grounds in a way that ensures the safety of everyone.
• Trash barrels
• Maintain fences
• Concrete work (light)
• Spread gravel and screenings
• Event cleanup (specifically demolition derby debris)
• Identify issues and report them to the board.

Buildings

• Paint
• Repair
• Secure
• Make Improvements
• Clean floors
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Identify issues and report them to the board.

Barns

• Paint
• Repair
• Secure
• Make Improvements
• Clean floors (Remove bedding material)
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Identify issues and report them to the board.

Other Facilities (Grandstands, Dumpstation, Garbage, Compost)

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Rental (Building, Grounds or Event)

• Setup
• Teardown
• Cleanup
• Open Building
• Close Buildings
• Post Event Evaluation
• Post Event Repair
• Change marquee on fairground sign

Custodial (Bathrooms)

• Clean and sanitize countertops, sinks, mirrors and toilets.
• Clean walls and doors.
• Mop floors.
• Replenish supplies.
• Empty trash and recycling containers.

Camping

• First point of contact
• Location
• Payment
• Solve problems
• Report Issues

Equipment Maintenance

• Inspect equipment for safety hazards before use.
• Perform general maintenance on equipment as required.
• Maintain purchase records.
• Maintain maintenance records.
• Identify and report issues.

Security

• Keep an eye on the grounds
• Make sure people are supposed to be on the grounds and in the buildings

Fire Inspection

• Check exit signs
• Inspect/Maintain fire extinguishers
• Distribute fire extinguishers throughout grounds
• Walk through with fire inspector
• Maintain inspection of VMH building sprinkler system

Begin/End of Season (Buildings)

• Winterization of bathrooms
• Winterization of foodstands
• Waterlines

Winter Storage / Summer Storage

• Primary contact
• Vehicle inspection
• Vehicle loading
• Paperwork
• Scheduling

Vehicle and Equipment Operation

• Operate commercial and light maintenance equipment
• Floor scrubbers
• Mower, Edger, Tractor, chainsaw

Compliance and Safety:

• Work in a safe manner for oneself and others, keeping the work area clean and safe.
• Follow safety rules and practices and use safety equipment as required.
• The employee shall be knowledgeable and follow Vernon County Fair’s safety policies and procedures.
• The employee must immediately report any accidents, unusual occurrences, or any other safety-related issues to his/her supervisor.

Administrative Requirements

• Report/Attend Building and Grounds Committee
• Report/Attend Board Meetings
• Manage other maintenance staff
• Supervise volunteer groups helping with improvements
• Spec equipment
• Purchase materials

Fair Specific Work

• Pre Fair Checklist
• During Fair Checklist
• Event setup (Demo Derby, Tractor Pull, Draft Horse Show)
• Post Fair Checklist