Job Details

Maintenance Worker - Swing Shift

Assists with a variety of skilled general maintenance-related activities, and may perform janitorial and custodial duties as needed. This is a temporary seasonal position not to exceed 122 days that will be scheduled full-time hours. Schedule (SWING): Wednesday through Sunday, 3:30PM - 12:00AM. Schedule subject to change based on business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in janitorial and custodial duties including cleaning buildings and facilities, cleaning and restocking restrooms, emptying trash, and cleaning guest tables and eating areas.
• Perform sorting and other duties related to recycling and biological waste program.
• Assist in skilled general maintenance and repair activities to buildings and facilities of OC Fair & Event Center.
• Load and unload supplies throughout the facilities.
• Provide assistance to plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters with projects and repairs when assigned.
• Perform a variety of landscaping duties including mowing lawns and caring for plants and shrubs.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous general, skilled maintenance and repair experience.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift using proper safety standards.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
• Must be available to work all 23 days of OC Fair (mid July- mid August).

Preferences:

• Experience in safely operating heavy equipment such as forklift, manlift, scissors lift, Bobcat (skid steer tractor) and/or skip loader.
• Possess a valid California driver's license to operate a utility cart and other equipment.
• Previous janitorial or custodial experience.
• Familiarity with the layout and facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk and hear. The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, using proper bending and lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

Will work in a fast-paced, indoor and outdoor environment in all types of weather. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, however louder noise levels may be experienced during outdoor events and when in larger event buildings.