What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Director position at Warren County Agricultural Society?
Position Summary
The Maintenance Director plans, performs, and oversees all facilities and grounds maintenance for the Warren County Fairgrounds. This is a working director role: the successful candidate will personally complete a large share of repairs and grounds work while also organizing seasonal help, contractors, and volunteers; preparing the grounds for events and the annual Fair; maintaining equipment; and advising the Board on repair priorities, safety issues, and capital needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Facilities, Buildings & Systems
- Inspect buildings, barns, restrooms, exhibit halls, offices, and other structures on a regular schedule; identify and correct safety hazards.
- Perform and/or coordinate carpentry, painting, plumbing, basic electrical (non-licensed), HVAC filter/service coordination, roof/gutter work, doors, locks, and general building repairs.
- Maintain restrooms, kitchens, and public spaces in a clean, sanitary, and event-ready condition; open and close facilities for rentals and events.
- Coordinate licensed contractors for work that requires electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or other professional licenses; obtain estimates and report them to the Office Manager and Board.
- Support compliance with fire, safety, health, and building codes applicable to public assembly and agricultural facilities.
Grounds, Campground & Livestock Facilities
- Mow, trim, edge, blow, and maintain lawns, roadsides, parking areas, and landscaping; control weeds and collect litter.
- Maintain campground sites, electrical pedestals, water connections, restrooms/shower houses, and related infrastructure; report outages and coordinate repairs.
- Prepare and maintain barns, pens, arenas, and wash racks for 4-H, livestock shows, horse boarding, and other animal events; address drainage and manure-handling needs in coordination with Board policy and applicable conservation requirements.
- Maintain the training track and related horse-facility areas as directed.
- Perform snow and ice removal as needed for office operations, events, and emergency access.
Equipment, Vehicles & Shop
- Safely operate tractors, mowers, skid steer, forklift, trucks, and other grounds equipment.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on Society-owned equipment, tools, and vehicles; keep the shop clean and organized.
- Track equipment condition, parts needs, and recommended replacements; submit purchase requests through established procedures.
Events, Fair Week & Rentals
- Prepare buildings and grounds for year-round rentals, community events, and the annual Warren County Fair, including setup, teardown, trash, restrooms, and post-event inspection.
- Be present and available during major on-grounds events unless alternate coverage has been approved in advance.
- Work extended and irregular hours during Fair week and peak event periods.
- Coordinate with the Office Manager, Event Coordinator, and Board on event layouts, vendor/utility needs, and last-minute repairs.
Planning, Records & Supervision
- Develop a preventative maintenance calendar and weekly work plan based on upcoming events and seasonal needs.
- Prepare clear reports for the Board and Grounds leadership on needed repairs, project estimates, completed work, and spending.
- Maintain simple records of work completed, materials used, and contractor activity.
- Direct and work alongside seasonal employees, temporary help, and volunteers; set a professional, safety-first example.
- Attend Board and relevant committee meetings when requested.
- Other duties as assigned by the Office Manager or Board of Directors.
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000