Wyoming State Fair Building & Grounds Seasonal Help 2026-01174

State of Wyoming

Douglas, WY

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LOCATION
Douglas, WY
POSTED
15 days ago

Wyoming State Fair Building & Grounds Seasonal Help 2026-01174

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

Douglas, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-01174

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

Department of Agriculture

Opening Date

04/29/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP09

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming State Fair is searching for summer, seasonal grounds, and maintenance positions for the Wyoming State Fairgrounds. These positions will perform various tasks, including cleaning and general maintenance in barns, equine and livestock stables, exhibit buildings, dormitories, restrooms, and outside grounds. General maintenance duties include moving exhibits, tables, chairs, livestock panels, painting, concrete work, and light carpentry. Landscaping duties include lawn and grounds, tree care, and watering.

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.

  • Assists the Wyoming State Fair maintenance staff in the preparation and clean-up of off-season events and the Wyoming State Fair.

Qualifications

PREFERENCESAGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum age for employment is 16 years.

Must have a valid Wyoming drivers license.

Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Must be 18 years of age or older to operate any and all equipment, including the operation of all power-driven machines.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Must be able to operate a variety of equipment, including lawn equipment, which includes all power-driven machines. Must be able to work around and in areas of hay, shavings, grass, weeds, dirt, and manure.

  • All personnel must appear neat, and clean, and have the ability to communicate orally; understand, follow, and transmit oral and written instructions; and work in a safe and proper manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Must be able to work in the Wyoming elements, including dusty, hot, and dirty elements.

  • While performing the duties of these jobs, personnel may be required to: reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.

  • Personnel may occasionally be required to sit, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Personnel may frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

  • Specific vision requirements for personnel may include near, distant, peripheral, depth perception, and focus.

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Workday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. One (1) hour lunch. Forty (40) hour work week Monday - Friday. Weekends/evening work will be required depending on fairground events. Overtime rate will be applied at one and a half for hours worked over forty (40) in the State of Wyoming work week.
  • Must be willing to work through August 21, 2026, if needed.

Supplemental Information

010-Wyoming Department of Agriculture - Wyoming State Fair

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position

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

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 three (3) years of relevant experience.
  • Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Are you 16 years old or older?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Ar you 18 years or older so that you can operate any and all equipment, including the operation of all power-driven machines?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you have a valid drivers license?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have the ability to lift 50 pounds?

  • Yes
  • No

09

(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

10

(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.

11

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

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

13

(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

14

(A) 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

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

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