Maintenance & Operations Assistant Supervisor 2026-01322

Maintenance & Operations Assistant Supervisor 2026-01322

Salary

$24.78 - $27.53 Hourly

Location

Douglas, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01322

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

Department of Agriculture

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDBG07

• Description
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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming State Fair Team as our new Maintenance & Operations Assistant Supervisor.

The Wyoming State Fairgrounds and Event Complex is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to support the year-round operations, maintenance, and event execution of one of Wyoming's largest public event facilities. This role helps oversee more than 400 event days annually across a 137-acre campus with over 60 structures, while also supporting the production of the annual Wyoming State Fair.

This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and event-ready through hands-on maintenance, grounds oversight, project coordination, staff support, and contractor management. The position also assists with major maintenance initiatives, capital construction coordination, and operational planning.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven environment that requires adaptability, strong communication, customer service, and the ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously. This position operates on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional overtime and extended hours required throughout the year based on event schedules and operational demands.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• 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
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? ?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: Madison Hoagland / Madison.hoagland@wyo.gov / 307-777-6036

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Provides operational support for the 137-acre Wyoming State Fairgrounds campus, including maintenance and oversight of more than 60 structures and grounds.
• Assists with event logistics and support for more than 450 annual event days including building readiness, parking coordination, RV accommodations, and venue setup and teardown.
• Supports the Maintenance & Operations Supervisor with inspections, facility troubleshooting, preventative maintenance scheduling, and seasonal operations including irrigation and snow removal.
• Assists with planning, tracking, and documenting preventative and corrective maintenance tasks for buildings, equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Supports inventory management for tools, parts, equipment, and operational supplies.
• Assists with coordination and oversight of contractors, vendors, and service providers including janitorial, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, temporary staffing, and construction services.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, direction, and mentorship to assigned operations staff and seasonal employees.
• Assists with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management support for operations team members.
• Serves as acting supervisor in the absence of the Maintenance & Operations Supervisor.
• Assists with facility safety initiatives, training programs, Standard Task Objectives (STOs), and OSHA compliance efforts.
• Responds to urgent facility, weather, or operational issues while ensuring public safety and minimizing disruptions.
• Represents the Wyoming State Fairgrounds professionally with renters, contractors, vendors, partners, exhibitors, and the public.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance, facility operations, event support, or construction coordination preferred.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, or maintenance projects preferred.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance tracking and facility operations systems preferred.
• Experience operating grounds and maintenance equipment preferred.

Preference may be given to the applicant with a current CDL license, but is not mandatory.

Must be 18 years of age or older in order to operate any and all equipment which includes the operation of all power-driven machines.

Must hold a valid Wyoming drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of building repair techniques including: painting, carpentry, boiler, plumbing and electrical repair.
• Knowledge of the use of chemicals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Specialist

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, chemicals, bio-hazards, and potential explosives.
• Must be able to drive vehicles, and operate large complex cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Performs heavy, manual labor for extended periods, frequently lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more such as livestock pen panels, shavings, trash dumpsters, road barriers, chairs and tables, and all other equipment needs.
• Exposure to variable weather conditions.
• Ability to work in and around dust, rain, wind, snow, manure, cold/heat, and around all kinds of animals.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The successful applicant must pass a background information check which includes taking fingerprints.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Overtime rate will be paid at time and a half for any hours worked over the forty hours in the State of Wyoming work week.
• Must be able to work long hours/days/nights during the annual Wyoming State Fair held in August every year.
• Must be able to interact with large and small groups of people to meet their needs in the customer service area.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/

WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(TDBG07) Which of the following best describes your work experience in building and grounds maintenance? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to general building and grounds maintenance, and building mechanical maintenance)

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

(COPR Age 18) Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you hold a valid Wyoming drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

11

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

12

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm