Under general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, the individual in this position performs work in the care and maintenance of the campus, including lawn, trees, and shrubs, recycling, trash and general site upkeep. The person in this position needs general knowledge of landscape and site maintenance, irrigation systems, and landscape installation and will operate a wide variety of specialized grounds maintenance, construction, road maintenance and snow removal equipment. This description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Nothing contained herein restricts the rights of Montana State University-Northern to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, the individual in this position provides landscape and site services operating a wide variety of specialized grounds maintenance, construction, road maintenance and snow removal equipment. Duties include but are not limited to: 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; and other duties as assigned. The work schedule is typically 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, but may vary greatly depending on departmental need, including MSUN event and activity support. The person in this position may be called in for work at any time, particularly during the snow season. Snow removal operations may require work most of the night with little prior warning. Weekend work will often be required.
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 have 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
The ability to satisfactorily fulfill the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to the follwoing:
- application of herbicides and pesticides
- performing physically demanding work such as shoveling
- post-pounding
- personally moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- working in dirty, dusty conditions
- exposure to and working in all environmental conditions
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 2600023P
Desired Start Date
Immediate
Position End Date (if temporary)
Until an adequate pool is established
No
Special Instructions Summary
In your application and required documents, DO NOT include personal protected information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred
qualifications, your career goals, and your interest in the position.
2. A resume.
3. A list of three professional references.
Complete and sign the Authorization Form for Background Check
Access the form here: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources
Montana State University-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2673
EEOC Statement
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 any 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.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail:
[email protected]
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
