Jobs for Whitman County in Colfax, WA

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR-FAIR : This is responsible work involving the operation, maintenance and security of the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director and Fair Manager in planning the general repair, painting, and maintenance work of the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. Work will involve considerable contact with the public. The Coordinator must work with, and provide for, all groups which use the facility year round. Work requires the use of field equipment such as hand tools, trucks, riding lawn mowers, and wheel tractors. The Coordinator is responsible for the cleaning of the facilities and grounds, including the campgrounds, works with the Director and Fair Manager in responding to maintenance and management needs and attends monthly Fair Board Meetings to obtain input regarding the preparation and maintenance of the grounds. EXPERIENCE : Three years of experience in facilities and grounds maintenance work; OR substituting on a month-for-month basis, any experience, education, or training which would provide the level of knowledge and ability required. Possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Public Operator's License for weed control; First Aid/CPR certification and other certification as required by the Department. Successfully pass a drivers and background check. STARTING SALARY : $ 3653 per month Full Salary Range: $3653-$4366 CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled . Full time benefits include: County contribution of $1270 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance * HRA/VEBA and H.S.A. * Washington State Department of Retirement Services 401a * Voluntary benefits such as; additional retirement plan option, long and short-term disability coverage, AFLAC, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and voluntary term life insurance * Twelve paid holidays annually * Vacation and Sick leave accrue at 8 hours per month. Whitman County Applications are required. Full job descriptions and applications available at www.whitmancounty.org 400 N. Main Street, Colfax, or by calling (509) 397-6205. ADA/EOE