Fairgrounds/Columbine Park Laborer - Meeker

BENEFITS

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement benefits Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays Employee Assistance Program Additional voluntary benefits The initial application deadline is May 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm. This position may remain open longer than that date depending on the number of qualified applicants.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Fairgrounds/Columbine Park Laborer Department:

Fairgrounds Job Code:

85303

Reports To:

Fairgrounds Manager FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Effective Date:

March 16, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maintain the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds ( Meeker and Rangely ) facilities and grounds for public use.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or peripheral duties that may be required. Rio Blanco County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. Prepare fairgrounds facilities for public use enforcing established rules and regulations Perform manual labor in cleaning arenas, barns, exhibit halls and other fairgrounds facilities Assist in setting up and taking down of equipment related to events Operate a variety of maintenance equipment and hand tools commonly used in building and grounds maintenance Keep time and records as required

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

When necessary, assist in the preparation of the Fairfield Complex for public use Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Safe work practices. Safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to work weekends and holidays. Education and/or

Experience:

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Licenses or Certificates:

Valid driver license

Physical Demands:

Heavy - exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move heavy objects. Sitting, walking or standing for long periods Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, kneel, squat and balance repetitively Handling, seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hands Climbing stairs Unaided lift up to 50 lbs, aided lift over 50 pounds Climbing ladders

Work Environment:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors Exposure to loud noises, vibrations, heights, depths, dirt, oil fumes, dust, mud, grease, animals and extreme weather conditions This job description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Rio Blanco County prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other status protected by federal or state law.