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The WNC Agricultural Center is a self-supporting, multi-use complex that operates 364 days per year. The primary purpose of the facility is to serve the horse/ livestock and trade show industries and meet the needs of both the agricultural and non-agricultural community by providing and maintaining buildings and grounds capable of hosting equine events, trade shows, conventions, seminars, community events, and public expos, as well as carrying out all activities of the annual North Carolina Mountain State Fair. The North Carolina Mountain State Fair serves the agricultural, manufacturing, commercial, educational, governmental, and other agencies across the State and its visitors.
This position will encompass a variety of responsibilities, some of which will change from day to day as the demands change with each event taking place at the facility. This position is part of the general maintenance workforce, keeping buildings in good repair and clean. Some of the duties for this position include but are not limited to: building repair, equipment maintenance, utilities repair, maintaining and operating a variety of motorized equipment, and landscaping. The main goal of this position and facility as a whole is to maintain a safe environment for staff, patrons, exhibitors, and their animals at all times. This position will work some weekends or alternating weekends with the Weekend Complex Coordinator as needed.