Groundskeeper II or Groundskeeper III
Montana State University
- Montana
- $22.93 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
For questions regarding this position, please contact:Kathy Jahnke at 406-994-6774 or at
Classification Title Groundskeeper II
Working Title Groundskeeper II or Groundskeeper III
Brief Position OverviewUnder general supervision of the Grounds Manager Groundskeepers maintain and improve campus landscapes and ecosystems with a focus on reducing longer term maintenance and providing outdoor learning opportunities for the communities we serve; maintain campus safety including responding to adverse weather; support large campus events such as sports and concerts; ensure infrastructure such as irrigation and storm water systems are functioning properly; and actively participate in support of programs such as Tree Campus USA and Waste and Recycling management.
Position Number 4N1524, 4N1385
Department Facility Services
Division University Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation Laborers
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Groundskeeper II - Minimum of $22.93 per hour; Groundskeeper III - Minimum of $26.14 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Hourly
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Recruitment Type OpenPosition DetailsGeneral StatementThe Landscape and Grounds section of Facilities is responsible for; minimizing the deterioration of campus grounds, maintaining the campus aesthetic, implementing campus landscape and grounds improvements, operating the recycling and solid waste programs, producing and reviewing plans and specifications for proposed construction projects, as well as evaluating finished construction as it relates to such specifications, and keeping the grounds free from physical hazards to campus users.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision of the Grounds Manager, the individual in this position operates a wide variety of specialized grounds maintenance, landscape construction, road maintenance, waste management, and snow removal equipment.Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Turf management; tree and shrub maintenance and installation
- Street and sidewalk maintenance
- Landscape design and construction; greenhouse production; flowerbed design and maintenance; irrigation system design, installation and maintenance
- Street, sidewalk, and entryway snow removal and alleviation of icy hazards
- Outdoor environmental safety
- Weed and outside pest control; equipment repair and maintenance
- Maintaining and producing landscape inventories and other detailed records
- Waste/recycling collection, hauling and disposal
- Performing related duties as required.
- Experience in general commercial grounds maintenance operations.
- Demonstrated competence using personal computers and software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic calendars, and email. Microsoft Office preferred.
- Experience and skill maintaining small engine machinery and performing incidental and emergency repairs on grounds maintenance equipment.
- Experience operating snow removal machinery.
- Experience in recycling/ waste management practices.
- Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
- Effectively and safely operate work-related equipment and tools.
- Accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and clients in person, by phone, or electronically.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public and be a successful team player.
- Provide excellent customer service; and represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.
Physical DemandsThis position requires the following:
- Application of herbicides and pesticides.
- Performing physically demanding work such as shoveling, post-pounding, etc.
- Personally transporting objects weighing up to 100 lbs., and working in dirty, dusty conditions, as well as in inclement weather.
This position has supervisory duties? NoPosting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 2
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
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Applications will be:Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the positions are filled.
Special Instructions
Diversity StatementMontana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.MSU's Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website:Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume
- Cover Letter