Employment and Internships

The Iowa State Fair employs about 75 year-round full-time staff members, 25 interns in different departments, and 1,600 seasonal or fair-time staff members.

Working at the Iowa State Fair is so much fun AND you get to be a part of welcoming over 1 million people from all over the world to Iowa’s greatest celebration.

Seasonal and full-time job openings will be posted here when available.

MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Worker II position is responsible for providing building and grounds support before, during, and after events to ensure facilities are prepared, maintained, and restored to proper condition. Duties include setting up and tearing down event spaces according to specifications, maintaining cleanliness and safety of indoor and outdoor areas, and providing additional equipment or assistance as needed. This role also involves performing grounds maintenance tasks such as snow removal, mowing, and general upkeep, as well as safely operating vehicles and machinery used for event and grounds preparation.

Work Duties:

• Prepare buildings, grounds, and arenas leased for events; areas are clean and set-up according to drawings and specifications for that event.
• Tear down after the event should be done timely so that buildings and grounds are returned to their original condition following events and will pass a visual inspection by your lead.
• Set-up/tear down of events shall include the installation and removal of rented equipment (tables, chairs, stage sections, drape, etc.) in addition to post event trash removal and sweeping as coordinated by your lead.
• Sidewalks and outside perimeter of event grounds and buildings are checked daily so any obstructions and trash are picked up.
• Trash containers are to be emptied in a timely manner.
• Liquid spills are to be promptly cleaned. Mechanical and bodily fluids reported to the proper lead.
• Additional equipment needed by the lessee, i.e. tables, chairs, etc. is provided in a prompt and courteous manner and set up according to the user’s needs.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks such as snow removal, leaf clean up, mowing, and general maintenance to gutters, downspouts, and selected area intakes.
• Follow written and oral instructions for the tasks assigned, asking any necessary questions so that each project is understood and results in a completed project that would need only minor adjustments.
• There are no reported instances of operating any motorized equipment without using all the proper safety equipment.
• Operate Iowa State Fair machinery and vehicles for use in facility preparation of events and Iowa State Fair grounds maintenance.
• Show rings and exercise rings are properly prepared according to the needs of the event.
• Care is exercised in operating, loading, and unloading equipment and there are no instances of damage to equipment or property resulting from negligence or carelessness. Instances of accidental damage are reported to the lead.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork in support of maintenance operations and event preparation.
• Act as a reliable team member by supporting coworkers with event set-ups, equipment use, and grounds work, especially during high-volume times.
• Assist in guiding less-experienced employees or seasonal staff to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely.
• Communicate clearly with leads, coworkers, and event staff to ensure job site expectations are understood and met.
• Clean and maintain equipment after use as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience driving a powered industrial truck, such as a forklift or skid loader, preferred.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written directions.
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing work on time.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, or rainy weather.
• Ability to be flexible with the schedule to include nights, weekends, and/or holidays depending on event scheduling.
• Ability to lift and carry semi-heavy to heavy items.

Apply for Maintenance Worker II