Fair Worker 2

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard

Employee Type:

Supplemental (Seasonal)

Department:

Interstate Fair

Salary:

$17.13-$17.66

Overtime Eligibile:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

06/11/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Positions allocated to this classification perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks and/or routine clerical and cashiering duties for the Fair and Exposition Center. Positions may be specific to the period of the annual Interstate Fair, or on-going extra help assignments. Work is performed under general supervision. Incumbents may operate light power equipment and/or drive a motorized cart, depending on the area of assignment.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Interstate Fair Assignments: 

TICKET TAKER/SELLER: 

• Takes gate tickets from persons entering the Interstate Fair

• Stamps hands of Fair attendees who are returning the same day.
• May work either under cover or outdoors, with limited or no protection from the weather.
• Fast paced in some areas including the main gate and entrance into the grandstand
• Works directly with public, at a fast pace (depending on area of assignment)

• Handles cash, issues change, reconciles tickets and cash (for Ticket Sellers)

EXHIBIT/LIVESTOCK CLERK:

• Helps set up exhibit displays.
• Assists judges & superintendents, as needed; records judges’ decisions.
• Accepts & returns exhibits from exhibitors.
• Writes information on tags, and places tags on appropriate animal stalls (for Livestock Clerk)
• Performs other duties, as needed; work is performed primarily indoors.

GENERAL LABOR (JANITORIAL, BARNS CLEANER):

• Cleans restrooms including entrances, toilets, sinks, fixtures, walls, and floors.
• Replaces supplies in rest room areas including soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
• Continually monitors restrooms to ensure they are orderly and appropriately stocked for use. 
• Wipes down various surfaces (tables, etc.); sweeps and mops floors.
• Empties refuse containers, picks up litter around grounds.
• Cleans animal stalls, shovels, & pushes wheelbarrows (for Barns Cleaner)
• Changes layouts for animals coming in to show.
• May work indoors or outdoors, when areas are open and/or closed to the public. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Three (3) month combination of any training and/or experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and abilities for the particular assignment.   
• BACKGROUND CHECK:  Positions require successfully passing a criminal background check. 
• LICENSE:  Certain positions may require a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability for the particular assignment (e.g. experience handling cash, working with the public, performing duties requiring accuracy, experience working with/around livestock, ability to walk/bend/lift various amounts of weight, etc.)  

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness, and fairness.  Communicating in a productive and professional manner.   
• Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures, or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS  

• The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• Work may also be performed outdoors, requiring occasional travel within the County, exposing the employee to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads using their own vehicle.

Additional Information:

Supplemental (Extra Help) Non Benefited Position - 10 day employment during the Spokane County Fair.