Grounds Maint. Supervisor Sr.

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: Open until filled

Required documents uploaded by: Tax Clearance Certificate

Agency Information:

The Kansas State Fair's mission is to promote and showcase Kansas agriculture, industry and culture; to create opportunities for commercial activity; and to provide an educational and entertaining experience.

About the Position

Who can apply: 18+ willing to relocate

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon.- Fri

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Eligible to receive benefits

Veterans' Preference Eligible: yes

Compensation: $

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Performs with the assistance of inmate laborers, work in providing maintenance and repair to grounds at the Kansas State Fair, which includes but is not limited to: Care of annual and perennial shrubs/trees/flowers-pruning, watering, mulching, weeding (using hand tools or chemical control), chemical application for insects and diseases, fertilizing, preparing seed beds, planting, and transplanting; care of grass and lawn areas-leaf removal, mowing, trimming, watering with sprinklers hoses, or automatic systems, planting by preparing soil, grading, backfilling, sodding, sprigging, seeding or over seeding, fertilizing, aerating, spraying for weeds, insects, and diseases; snow removal in the winter, year-round and repairs as needed.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

operation and maintenance of equipment necessary to carry out above, such as trucks, mowers, tractors, trimmers, edger's, chain saws, sprayers, graders, jack hammers, skid-loader and other equipment that may be necessary in landscaping and grass and lawn care. This is accomplished by training the inmate labor on the proper operation, safety, and maintenance procedures for each piece of equipment used, with results based on daily checks to ensure equipment is running proper and free of dents, etc.

Qualifications

• Education: diploma or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications:

Operating equipment needed to prepare grounds and facilities (Tractors, skid-loaders, graders, electrical tools, etc.); repair of facilities, fixtures and/or equipment and use of equipment/tools needed

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Janene Starks

Email: ...

Phone: ...

Mailing Address:

Kansas State Fair, 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, Ks. 67502

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Office of Personnel Services

Docking State Office Building

915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260

Topeka, KS 66612

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The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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