8870 - Expo Grounds Worker (Exposition Park)

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

The Jackson County Expo is not your typical county department. This position involves both indoor and outdoor work everything from sweeping and mopping to moving animal manure. We do it all.

The team member in this role performs general manual labor related to event set-up and tear-down, assists with day-to-day facility and grounds maintenance, and supports a wide variety of operational needs.

This classification requires intermediate to advanced skills in several areas, including heavy equipment operation, truck driving, the use of maintenance and power tools, and operation of other specialized equipment.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• Tractor experience is a must for this position.
• Because the role involves frequent interaction with vendors, event organizers, and the public, strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• This position also requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, depending on the event needs.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review .

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review .

• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

I. Position Summary

Performs general manual tasks related to the set-up and tear-down of events. Performs the full range of assigned duties in a fully proficient manner under a relatively short period of time under general direction of a supervisor.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties ( The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Sets up, disassembles and moves temporary structures, furniture, props, equipment, etc., for events.
• Provides assistance to facility users and renters.
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Operates tractors, dump trucks, water trucks, fork lifts, man lifts, as well as other small equipment.
• Moves and secures equipment on trailers; fuels and cleans equipment; services machinery; restocks vehicles with needed supplies.
• Performs basic landscaping and grounds maintenance duties.
• Picks up and deliver supplies; monitors supplies and stocks locations and maintains inventory.
• May assist other trades in minor construction, repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and parking lots.
• Performs custodial upkeep of facilities duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and scrubbing, disposing of trash and recyclable materials, and cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and fixtures.
• Works irregular shifts and responds to after-hours emergency calls as required.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III. Minimum Requirements ( Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions )

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent AND one year of work-related experience; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record. Possession of Forklift Operator Certification within six months of hire.

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires general knowledge of set-up, organization and follow though; methods, practices, tools and materials used in grounds keeping, landscaping, construction, maintenance and equipment operation; knowledge of the hazards and practice of safety on the job. Position requires ability to perform strenuous or heavy manual work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions; use basic mathematics to perform related tasks; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; be a self-starter and team player; be tactful with internal and external customers; demonstrate excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills; schedule and prioritize work when presented with multiple tasks; be detailed oriented; work calmly with others under adverse circumstances; use a variety of equipment, tools and office machines including a computer and a calculator; and demonstrate basic computer skills.

Physical Demands ( Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to exert a considerable amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and to stoop, crouch, climb and lift in performance of assigned duties; operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in performance of daily tasks; perform assigned work in a safe manner; lift and carry up to 75 pounds; think and act quickly in emergencies; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observation and communicating with others; ability to drive; may be subject to uncomfortable working conditions including exposure to noise, heat, cold or humidity. Requires driving.

Working Conditions ( Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions )

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, hot oil, asphalt, chemicals, traffic hazards, biohazards, noxious plants and wildlife. May include exposure to disruptive people.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and managements decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at ... or by TTY/TDD 711 or ... as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.

Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at

Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.