Groundskeeper II

Position Overview The Office of Facilities Services at Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) is seeking applications for a full-time, benefits‑eligible Groundskeeper II position. Position Details Position Number: TBD Department: Facilities Services Division: Office of Facilities Services Appointment Type: Classified FTE: 1.0 FLSA: Non‑Exempt Union Affiliation: AFSCME Benefits: Eligible Compensation: $16.256‑20.321 per hour Contract Type: Classified Hourly Recruitment Type: Open Duties and Responsibilities Turf management Tree and shrub maintenance and installation Trash and recycling collection, hauling, and disposal 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 Outdoor environmental safety Weed and outside pest control Equipment repair and maintenance Maintaining and producing landscape inventories and other detailed records Other duties as assigned Work schedule: typically 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, but may vary by departmental need and weather conditions; may be called in for work at any time, including nighttime and weekend work during the snow season. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills High School Diploma or equivalent Current Montana Driver’s License or ability to obtain a current Montana Driver’s License within 30 days Experience in a large‑scale commercial grounds, maintenance, landscape operation or a combination of relevant experience and education, which may include landscape‑horticulture curriculum Experience operating general commercial grounds maintenance equipment Experience operating specialized landscape equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, large mowers (72" deck or larger) and other equipment Experience and skill maintaining small engine machinery and performing incidental and emergency repairs on grounds maintenance equipment Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Experience in recycling/refuse collection and recordkeeping Demonstrated competence using personal computers and software, such as word processing, electronic calendars, and email Have (or have the ability to obtain) a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B, Type II with air brake endorsement) and maintain an acceptable driving record The Successful Candidate Will Perform the duties and meet the work schedule listed of the vacancy announcement Communicate effectively with employees and the public both in person and over the phone Successfully interact with diverse groups of people, both internal and external to the organization Establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers and the public Work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team Represent Facilities Services to others in a professional and courteous manner Special Requirements Physical Demands Application of herbicides and pesticides Performing physically demanding work such as shoveling Personally moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Working in dirty, dusty conditions Exposure to and working in all environmental conditions Benefits Benefits eligible. Equal Opportunity Employer Montana State University-Northern (MSUN) is an equal‑opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. #J-18808-Ljbffr