Equestrian Maintenance Technician

Do you enjoy operating equipment, working outdoors, and keeping facilities in top condition? The Florida State Fair Authority is seeking a dependable, hands-on team member with experience operating groundskeeping and heavy equipment to maintain our equestrian facilities and support horse shows and events. If you take pride in safe equipment operation, maintaining beautiful grounds, and being part of a team that delivers excellent service, we encourage you to apply!

SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining the grounds, barns, arenas, and surrounding facilities to support horse shows and other events while ensuring the proper use, care, and selection of equipment. Performs landscaping, arena maintenance, facility repairs, event setup and breakdown, and cleanup while adhering to safety procedures and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service. Requires knowledge of groundskeeping equipment and basic maintenance skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in an outdoor environment with flexible hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Guarantee proper use and care of equipment while maintaining the grounds and supporting horse shows.
2. Ensure the accuracy of which equipment to use for each job and project.
3. Deliver service excellence by maintaining high standards of work and following safety procedures when cutting grass, operating a weed eater, cleaning stalls, maintaining barns, maintaining the rings, maintaining the irrigation system, assisting with set-up and take down of shows, maintaining cleanliness of Announcer’s Tower and Pavilion, including all restrooms, and maintaining roads and parking areas adjacent to complex.
4. Ensure proper procedures are completed with taking down shows and cleanup responsibilities.
5. Other various duties as needed.

BENEFITS:

As a full-time employee of the Florida State Fair Authority, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and an FSA to keep you and your family healthy
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• A 457(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for the future
• Generous paid time off and holidays, so you can recharge and enjoy life outside of work

Join a team that values your well-being both on and off the job!

The Florida State Fair Authority is a drug free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer.