Groundskeeper II

Montana Technological University; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mandatory retirement plan withEmployer

Partial tuition waiver

Wellness program

Job summary

Montana Technological University seeks a Groundskeeper II to maintain campus grounds, perform landscaping, snow removal, and irrigation repairs; requires 2+ years experience in large grounds settings.

The role may lead the Grounds crew in the absence of the Grounds Manager and requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and pesticide license within 4 months of appointment; a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of pest management practices and procedures, including weed management.
• Must obtain pesticide license within 4 months of award and maintain it year to year.

Responsibilities

• General campus grounds cleaning and 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 setup; assist in directing the work of student assistants; lead Grounds crew in absence of Grounds Manager.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Pest management knowledge

Pesticide license readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$17.357

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.

Applications received by

Groundskeeper II

Physical Facilities

Full-Time

$17.357

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.

Applications received by 8/23/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Montana Technological University seeks Groundskeeper II: applicants will need 2 or more years of experience in performing all categories of grounds landscaping, turf maintenance, snow removal, irrigation sprinkler repairs; preferably in large commercial type settings.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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