State of Montana

Groundskeeper - (25141304)

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Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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. The first applicant screening date will be on June 19th, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026.

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases 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.

Job Duties:

The Groundskeeper position is part of the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division and a member of the regional maintenance team that includes the Regional Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Team Supervisor Maintenance Workers I & 2, and Groundskeepers. The position reports to the Maintenance Team Supervisor and Maintenance Worker 2. They will perform a wide variety of routine maintenance and groundskeeping by maintaining buildings, improving existing vegetation in habitat areas and riparian areas, and grounds and facilities at Tongue River Reservoir and Rosebud Battlefield State Parks.

The groundskeeping work ensures that all FWP sites are maintained for public use and safety to extend the usable life of facilities and habitat for program efficiency. In addition, the Groundskeeper as part of an on-site employee team assists the public by answering questions and occasionally providing information about the use of FASs, Parks, WMAs and administrative facilities.

Employee may act as Maintenance Worker I in that worker's absence or serve as lead crew member and regularly demonstrates independent decision-making and problem solving. Regional and site-specific variance may exist and other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to work in a team atmosphere with regional maintenance staff, recreation managers, and game wardens. The incumbent must be capable of building and maintaining interpersonal relationships with staff.

• 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.
• Ability to safely follow all traffic and state laws and ability to tow trailer with proper towing and safety protocols.
• Participates in and if qualified, provides training in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Should have a good grasp of the general information about each FWP site and surrounding area that the incumbent will be responsible for and the ability to communicate this to the public
• Must be able to carry out assigned tasks with little supervision.
• Must behave ethically and appropriately when serving visitors.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Physical demands include frequent exertion, often for extended periods, including lifting, carrying, digging and pounding. This position frequently requires field work under adverse weather and environmental conditions that may include:
• Temperature extremes, snow and rain, dust and mosquito infested areas.
• On or near wastewater and sewage disposal systems with potential for contact with disease, virus and bacteria.
• Areas frequented by rodents with the potential for contact with disease such as Hantavirus.
• Hazardous chemicals, including various pesticides, solvents, paints and fuels.
• Working weekends and some holidays and occasional time away during evenings, overnight or away from permanent workstation.

Minor Routine Maintenance and Grounds Keeping:

• Minor routine maintenance to facilities by preparing surfaces for painting or staining, changing light bulbs, cleaning gutters and downspouts. This work involves the use of hand tools, wood scrapers, wire brushes, sanders, paintbrushes; primers, paint and cleanup chemicals; and step ladders.
• Employee will assist others in maintaining FWP grounds with maintenance of fire rings and campsites and by mowing, weed cutting, hand-pulling weeds, irrigation, raking, shoveling, fertilizing, planting, and pruning to provide the site with safe and appropriate vegetation. This work includes the use of rakes, shovels, pruners, lawn mowers, weed trimmers and leaf blowers.
• Assists the public by answering questions, providing area and agency information. This work involves the use of employee training manuals, maps and other printed materials in communicating information to the public.
• Follows established procedures and contacts the proper authorities when encountering emergency or law enforcement situations. Collects information and evidence of violations or accidents occurring at the FWP site and documents using standard report forms, establishes communication with local 911/EMS, law enforcement officials, wardens and supervisors.
• Employee will keep detailed records on assigned duties, equipment and supply needs, time worked and submit to work unit office in a timely manner.
• Participates in annual and scheduled training including Standard First Aid and CPR, and safety meetings. Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment on all job duties.
• May collect fees and occasionally educate visitors where applicable.
• Always conscientious of equipment use and demonstrates good leadership to other staff by paying extra attention to visitor use areas and cultural and environmental resources while performing job duties.

Site Cleaning & Inspection:

• Cleaning and sanitizing restroom and latrine facilities, picnic tables, barbeque grills, and replacing paper products in restroom facilities. Cleaning other FWP facilities including sidewalks, boat/swimming docks, picnic shelters, storage structures, bulletin boards, interpretive displays and other signs. Work involves use of manual cleaning equipment, chemical cleaners, sanitizing agents, stepladders and leaf blowers.
• Daily inspection and reporting of hazards, maintenance or repair needs.
• Minor repairs or responses to facility problems by unclogging drains and toilets, installing toilet seats and closing/locking facilities and redirecting public use.
• Collecting trash from facilities, area garbage cans, beaches, grounds, trail areas and adjacent highway right-of-ways. Placing collected trash in transfer bins for shipment off-site.

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: Not Applicable

Salary: $

20.11 - 20.11 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

: 2 Employee Status: Seasonal (less than 6 mos) Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

: Decker

Agency: Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Union: 000 - None

Posting Date

: Jun 5, 2025, 9:46:04 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Sherry Brown | Contact Email: fwpemp@mt.gov | Contact Phone: (406) 444-4657 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.

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