Groundskeeper III

Department: Facilities
Position: Groundskeeper III
Wage: $18.05 - $18.95
Union Affiliation: MFPE (full-time only)
Starting Date: ASAP

Description

The Groundskeeper III position is responsible for the maintenance and general upkeep of the entire campus grounds. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing other temporary summer hires engaged in landscaping and grounds keeping activities, snow removal, laying sod, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, maintaining and installing irrigation systems, fertilizing, weed control, and raking. The groundskeeper maintains and operates all grounds equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Considerable knowledge of grounds equipment, supplies, and techniques is preferred. Candidates must be able to perform physical activities, capable of lifting 50 lbs, make independent decisions, operate snow removal and mowing equipment, and interact effectively with the public, faculty, staff, and students.

The University and Dillon Area

The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.

Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.

The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.

The University of Montana Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled

A complete application Includes:

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