Groundskeeper II

Montana Tech•Butte, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program. DUTIES: 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. Takes the lead of Grounds crew in absence of the Grounds Manager. Addresses weed control through herbicide applications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of pest management practices and procedures, including weed management
Required to obtain Pesticide license for # 55 Regulatory Weeds from the Montana Department of Agriculture within 4 months of award of the Groundskeeper II position
Must maintain the license year to year

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 preferred

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
Takes the lead of Grounds crew in absence of the Grounds Manager
Addresses weed control through herbicide applications

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