Groundskeeper

Job Description - Groundskeeper (25140279)

Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position is open until filled. First applicant screening will be on Monday February 17th, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

Special Information:

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Position requires good health and physical condition. Working conditions involve outdoor work, often in inclement weather. Daily travel is often required, some under poor road conditions or on back roads. Work schedule is variable and may involve working in remote field locations on rare occasions. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through experience in the landscaping trades, recreational areas, golf courses, parks, etc.

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is a 3,000-acre public recreation and nature preservation area in Montana, USA. It features one of the largest known limestone cavern systems in the northwest. The caverns were discovered in 1892 by local hunters and became Montana's first state park. Groundskeeping duties for this position will include work around the caverns, various buildings, and the campground on a daily basis. Being comfortable in this environment is essential to the position. Other duties will consist of maintaining the grounds and facilities of the park as well as working at Fishing Access Sites located in the area.

Job Duties:

1. Maintaining and cleaning around the infrastructure, including areas located around the cave. This includes keeping the cave path clean and safe for visitors.
2. Operation of push and/or riding mowers, use of string trimmers, operating small power tools and other hand tools, trash collection, cleaning fire pits, grounds maintenance, and basic brush removal.
3. Maintaining, cleaning, & restocking comfort station facilities & latrines.
4. Assists in Regional weed control efforts as needed. Regional and site-specific tasks may exist, and other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Incumbent should have the knowledge and skills to work with various types of hand tools and equipment.
• Must have the interest and ability to work with the general public.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Short Term

Schedule

Variable

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5% of the Time

Primary Location

Whitehall

Other Locations

Three Forks

Agency

Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Union

000 - None

Posting Date

Jan 30, 2025, 5:22:48 PM

Closing Date

Ongoing

Required Application Materials: None

Contact Name: Mandi Edlin | Contact Email: fwpemp@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-2693

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.