Title: Short Term and Seasonal Fairgrounds & Parks Crew Staff – Grounds & Operations

Position Description:  Join the crew that caretakes and helps support rodeos, equestrian and livestock shows, trade shows, and more! As part of the team, you’ll perform a variety of hands-on tasks related to the daily operations, grounds keeping, maintenance, and upkeep of Park County Fairgrounds and Parks. This is your chance to see what goes on behind the scenes while helping create memorable events for the community.

Pay Grade:

• Grade 5 ($15.85 – $17.50): For individuals newer to the workforce or with limited experience performing job duties.
• Grade 6 ($17.50 – $22.25): Employees at the higher end of this range will have experience operating machinery such as skid steers or tractors.

Work Schedule: Hours vary by position, start date, and assigned duties. Most roles start at 10–30 hours/week before June 1, with the option to increase to 35–40 hours/week during peak season.

On-demand and event-based shifts are also available.

Job Type: Short Term (first season), or Seasonal (subsequent seasons), Non-exempt

Supervisor: PCFP Director

2.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

A. Grounds & Operations Crew Member   (Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities)

• Grounds Keeping: Regularly mow grass, control weeds, and manage sprinklers and hoses for healthy lawns and gardens.
• Maintenance: Handle minor repairs such as painting, fence repairs, small fixes, and lawn equipment upkeep. Prepare for seasonal changes. Operate a skid steer or tractor for moving equipment.
• Facility & Janitorial Upkeep: Maintain cleanliness and organization of indoor and outdoor spaces, including tool sheds, horse stalls, restrooms, and event areas.
• Event Support: Assist with setup and takedown of event infrastructure, such as tents, tables, chairs, stages, trash cans, and signage.
• Off-Site Support: Occasionally travel to Gardiner and Silver Gate, Montana, to assist with grounds and facility tasks at Arch Park and Silver Gate Park.
• Work Schedule: Typical work occurs during the week in 8-hour shifts; however, schedules are somewhat flexible and can be coordinated based on staff availability. Some weekend shifts availability desired. We are also seeking an applicant who can work a consistent weekend schedule.

B. On-Demand Support Staff (Flexible Part-Time)

• Independent work: Must be able to work independently and with a team, manage time effectively, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Tasks: May include event setup and teardown, janitorial services, light maintenance or grounds keeping—based on your interests and skills.
• Work Schedule: Choose your shifts. While flexibility is offered, we are looking for someone who can be consistently available during event seasons. Part-time and event based. Shifts are scheduled around events, with evening or weekend needs.

General Requirements for all Candidates:

• Prioritize safety of self and others at all times.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, work ethic and customer service.
• Ability to work as part of a team and complete tasks as directed by the PCFP Director.
• Previous experience in the applied position is preferred but not required.

Other Duties as Assigned: Performs a variety of other duties assigned by Facilities & Events Coordinator or PCFP Director.

3.    EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Driver’s license preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate motorized machinery.
• The job requires knowledge of proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern ground maintenance and janitorial duties; appropriate safety precautions; proper lifting techniques.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about general maintenance and repair of equipment, facilities and vehicles.
• The work requires adherence of rules, regulations, procedures and policies to ensure the proper procedures for the facility are always used. 

4.    WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Heavy physical, manual labor.  Requires frequent lifting and moving exertion of up to 30-pounds and occasionally 50-pounds.
• Work requires balancing, stooping, reaching, walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, throwing, kneeling, occasional climbing and repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication and hearing is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The employee must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.