Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor II, the duties of a Maintenance Worker include, but are not limited to, performing a wide variety of maintenance functions necessary to maintain and operate the facilities of the 22nd District Agricultural Association/Del Mar Fairgrounds. Maintenance work performed includes, but is not limited to the following: painting; carpentry; plumbing; electrical work; landscaping; mechanical and equipment repairs; operating equipment such as tractors, dump trucks, blowers, sweepers, loaders, fork lifts; janitorial functions; ordering and record keeping of supplies; installing blacktop and grade; cement work, brick work; setting up and/or installing temporary structures or events; roofing; digging irrigation ditches; repair work of buildings, arena operations, operating various types of equipment, tools, and light motor vehicles, and leading the activities of temporary and/or unskilled workers. Working Conditions Essential job functions require considerable physical strength, agility, and mobility to perform heavy, sustained physical work. Work activities involve occasional periods of sitting, standing, balancing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending and twisting of waist and neck, bending of neck in an upward and downward flexion, and side-to-side turning of neck. Work involves frequent walking including walking on uneven ground. Work activities also include frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling average-weight cleaning and maintenance equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and furniture up to 50 pounds; occasional ascending and descending stairs and ladders; and occasional power grasping and repetitive hand movement and fine finger dexterity and fine coordination to operate various cleaning and maintenance equipment, tools, radio, and standard office equipment. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Work involves occasional exposure to the elements consisting of dust, dirt, fumes, chemicals, and unpleasant odors. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risk that require following basic safety precautions. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- MAINTENANCE WORKER, DISTRICT FAIRS Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist Department Information
WHO WE ARE
The 22nd District Agricultural Association manages and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds on behalf of the State of California, and is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the governor. Fairgrounds operations are primarily funded by revenues generated by hosting events, the largest being the annual San Diego County Fair.
OUR PURPOSE
We are a timeless community treasure where all can flourish, connect, and interact through year-round exceptional experiences.
OUR MISSION
We connect our community through shared interests, diverse experiences, and service to one another in an inclusive, accessible, and safe place with an emphasis on entertainment, recreation, agriculture, and education.
OUR VISION
We will be the community’s iconic place for social interaction and cultural expression, honoring traditions, embracing innovation, celebrating excellence, and having fun. Check us out at DelMarFairgrounds.com.
Department Website:
https://delmarfairgrounds.com Special Requirements IF NEW to State Service: Individuals new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any State Agency. Individuals must take the Maintenance Worker, District Fairs exam and pass to be eligible prior to job offer.
Visit the link below for the examination bulletin, information and instructions:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5182 Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Two or more years of experience completing building and grounds maintenance.
- Knowledge of: common methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in construction, general maintenance, and repair work of buildings including electrical, carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, painting, welding, machine repair, landscaping, and grounds maintenance.
- Ability to lead a crew of unskilled or seasonal workers.
- Completion of a trades school or AA/AS in a skilled trade.
- Two or more years’ experience working in a large venue, hospital, college, university, or fairgrounds completing building and grounds maintenance.
- Customer service experience and ability to communicate effectively.
- Experience setting up and tearing down events including, but not limited to, moving and setting tables, chairs, dance floors, portable stages, bleachers, fence lines, crowd control barriers, traffic barricades, sidings, ramps, carpets, platforms, risers, and/or temporary structures.
- Experience performing manual labor associated with building and grounds maintenance such as installing blacktop and grade, concrete and asphalt pavement repair, loading materials on trucks, digging ditches, demolition, and remodel work using jackhammers, sledgehammers, digging bars, shovels, wheel barrels, and other common hand tools and equipment.
- Experience performing custodial work such as sweeping, moping, vacuuming, and cleaning restrooms, surfaces, appliances, refrigerator/freezers, etc.
- Experience operating various types of equipment and tools (e.g., forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, tractors, skip loaders, front loaders, skid-steers tractors, garbage compactors, buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, sweepers, brooms, mops, shovels, hoes, picks, pitchforks, etc.)
- Willingness and ability to work irregular hours.
Benefits
Our Amazing Perks! There are many benefits to joining our team, we have a Comprehensive Employee's Benefits Package which includes: Health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.); Time off benefits (paid vacation, sick leave, professional development days, personal holidays, 11-paid holidays per year, etc.); Financial security benefits (California Public Employees' Retirement (CalPERS) pension upon retirement, 401(k), etc.). To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the CalHR Website at: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx