Groundskeeper I

Montana Tech • Butte, MT

2d • $15

About The Position

General campus grounds cleaning & maintenance; Snow removal and sanding of sidewalks and streets. Fertilizing, mowing, weed eating, watering, maintaining sprinkler systems, turf maintenance, pruning, planting, weeding, aerating, power raking, blowing out sprinkler systems and trash removal. Keeping all equipment in good running condition for each season. Moving, office furniture, and equipment. Graduation set up, yearly plant-in for campus. Assist in directing the work of student assistants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds construction and care
• Knowledge of operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment and tools
• One year or more gardening and groundskeeping duties.
• Experience maintaining large grounds.

Responsibilities

• General campus grounds cleaning & maintenance
• Snow removal and sanding of sidewalks and streets
• Fertilizing, mowing, weed eating, watering, maintaining sprinkler systems, turf maintenance, pruning, planting, weeding, aerating, power raking, blowing out sprinkler systems and trash removal
• Keeping all equipment in good running condition for each season
• Moving, office furniture, and equipment
• Graduation set up, yearly plant-in for campus
• Assist in directing the work of student assistants

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution
• partial tuition waiver
• wellness program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED