Building and Grounds Assistant

Open Until Filled

Help us create a beautiful, safe, and welcoming home for Wyoming’s veterans. We are seeking a dedicated team member to take pride in the appearance and operation of our facility. From keeping the grounds looking their best to maintaining our vehicles and buildings, your hard work will directly improve the quality of life for the veterans who live here.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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• Maintenance of the exterior of the facility and outbuildings
• Assist with assembly/removal of seasonal indoor/outdoor decorations
• Lawn care and general overall maintenance of the 50-acre campus
• Maintenance of vehicles, including washing, detailing, oil change, tire change, and fueling
• Recordkeeping for the maintenance of vehicles and equipment service
• Maintain and repair equipment, both large and small, including tractors, mowers, sprinklers and hand tools
• Snow removal in driveways, parking lots and sidewalks, including weekends and after business hours if necessary
• Assist in the performance of maintenance and repairs in the main facility (i.e., plumbing, carpentry, sheet rocking, texturing, and painting)

Preference may be given to those with general building and grounds maintenance experience. Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Skilled in operating manual, pneumatic and electrical tools
• Skilled in operating and maintaining vehicles and machinery (i.e., tractors, mowers)
• Must have working knowledge of maintaining grounds (i.e., irrigating, trimming, mowing)
• Knowledge of sprinkler systems and irrigation equipment
• Must be able to tolerate and work in extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, cold, wind)
• Must know basic carpentry (i.e., sheet rocking, perfotaping, texturing, painting)
• Must maintain high quality of work
• Must have a positive attitude and patience in communicating with elderly and disabled residents
• Ability to continually prioritize multiple responsibilities

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Custodian

• Exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals and bio-hazards
• Must be able to drive vehicles and operate various types of grounds maintenance equipment
• Must be physically active 8-10 hours/day (i.e., climbing and standing on ladders, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, stooping and repetitive movements)
• Must tolerate extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, cold, wind)
• Must lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be available for snow/ice removal or building emergencies at any time

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Annual testing for Tuberculosis is required
• Employees must follow all CMS rules and COVID-19 requirements
• Background check, including fingerprints, will be completed by the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the FBI for every successful applicant

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.