Senior Groundskeeper – Landscape, Irrigation & Snow Removal

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Retirement

Tuition waiver

Annual and sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the campus landscape, implement irrigation systems, and contribute to snow removal and waste management operations.

The role covers turf, tree and shrub maintenance, street and sidewalk upkeep, landscape design/construction, and inventory records. A valid driver’s license is required; benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, retirement, and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant post-secondary education in a landscape-horticulture/maintenance curriculum or related area and/or experience in a commercial grounds maintenance operation.
• Note: to be considered for a Groundskeeper III, a minimum of 2 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience in a large-scale grounds maintenance operation is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Commercial grounds maintenance

PC proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + related landscape/horticulture education or experience

2 years grounds maintenance experience (Groundskeeper III)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Montana State University in Bozeman is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the campus landscape, implement irrigation systems, and contribute to snow removal and waste management operations.

The role covers turf, tree and shrub maintenance, street and sidewalk upkeep, landscape design/construction, and inventory records. A valid driver’s license is required; benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, retirement, and leave provisions.