Irrigation Technician - Groundskeeper Iii

The Landscape and Grounds section of Facilities is responsible for: management and improvement of the irrigation system, minimizing the deterioration of campus grounds, maintaining the campus aesthetic, implementing campus landscape and grounds improvements, operating the recycling and solid waste programs, producing and reviewing plans and specifications for proposed construction projects, as well as evaluating finished construction as it relates to such specifications, and keeping the grounds free from physical hazards to campus users.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Irrigation system design, installation and maintenance
• Weed and outside pest control; equipment repair and maintenance
• Performing related duties as required.
• Turf management; tree and shrub maintenance and installation
• Street, sidewalk, and entryway snow removal and alleviation of icy hazards
• Maintaining and producing landscape inventories and other detailed records
• Outdoor environmental safety
• Street and sidewalk maintenance
• Landscape design and construction; greenhouse production; flowerbed design and maintenance
• Waste/recycling collection, hauling and disposal

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant post-secondary education in a landscape-horticulture/maintenance curriculum or related area and/or up to 2 years full -time (or part time equivalent) experience in a commercial/large-scale grounds maintenance operation.

• Experience in the installation and maintenance of underground irrigation systems.

• Experience directing personnel.

• Experience in general commercial grounds maintenance operations.

• Experience operating specialized landscape equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, large mowers (72" deck or larger) and other equipment.

• Demonstrated competence using personal computers and software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic calendars, and email. Microsoft Office preferred.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting commercial irrigation systems including pumps and water distribution.

• Experience balancing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities.

• Experience and skill maintaining small engine machinery and performing incidental and emergency repairs on grounds maintenance equipment.

• Experience operating snow removal machinery.

• Experience in recycling/waste management practices.

The Successful Candidate Will

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points). Do NOT send a copy of the driver’s license.

Have (able to obtain within 5 months of the start date) a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B, Type II).

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Upon providing proof of possessing a valid Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ), the person in this position will be enrolled in the random drug and alcohol testing program.

The work schedule is typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but may vary greatly depending on departmental need. The person in this position may be called in for work at any time, particularly during the snow season. Snow removal operations may require a very early start time, with little prior warning. Weekend work will often be required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

• Personally transporting objects weighing up to 100 lbs., and working in dirty, dusty conditions, as well as in inclement weather.
• Application of herbicides and pesticides.
• Performing physically demanding work such as shoveling, post-pounding, etc.

This position has supervisory duties?

No

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Special Instructions

Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU 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. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html.

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