Groundskeeper II
About The Position
Montana Technological University seeks Groundskeeper II. This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $17.357. The role involves general campus grounds cleaning and maintenance, snow removal, fertilizing, mowing, watering, maintaining sprinkler systems, turf maintenance, pruning, planting, weeding, aerating, power raking, blowing out sprinkler systems, and trash removal. The Groundskeeper II is also responsible for keeping equipment in good running condition, moving office furniture and equipment, graduation set up, yearly campus planting, assisting in directing student assistants, and taking the lead of the Grounds crew in the absence of the Grounds Manager.
Requirements
- 2 or more years of experience in performing all categories of grounds landscaping, turf maintenance, snow removal, irrigation sprinkler repairs
- 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
- Experience preferably in large commercial type settings
- 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
- Experience with underground irrigation sprinkler repairs, adjustments, and replacement 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
