Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper I

Department: Physical Facilities

Closing Date: Review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled

Employment Detail: Full-Time

Hiring Zone: $14.85/hour

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health dental and vision insurance mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution partial tuition waiver and a wellness program.

Applications received by March 16 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

General campus grounds cleaning & maintenance; Snow removal and sanding of sidewalks and streets. Fertilizing mowing weed eating watering maintaining sprinkler systems turf maintenance pruning planting weeding aerating power raking blowing out sprinkler systems and trash removal. Keeping all equipment in good running condition for each season. Moving office furniture and equipment. Graduation set up yearly plant-in for campus. Assist in directing the work of student assistants.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must be able to move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of equipment tools and procedures of grounds construction and care;
• Knowledge of operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment and tools;
• One year or more gardening and groundskeeping duties.
• Experience maintaining large grounds.

• Carrying: 2 handed front carry up to 35# for 50 feet.
• Pushing and pulling forces required for necessary tools and equipment related to the duties listed above.
• Pushing and pulling forces required (handling pushing and pulling classroom and office furniture file cabinets and equipment): 30# sustained at waist level (60# optional)
• Static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing crouching or kneeling position while using tools.
• Reaching with your arms in all directions including overhead with 5# in both hands sustained.
• Working overhead from various positions (standing squatting and kneeling).
• Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder.
• Use of various handgrip circumferences and firm handgrip positions while manipulating various tools and equipment (maximum 50#).

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Resume
• Contact information for3 professional references.

Application Requirements

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

Veterans Employment Preference

To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

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Request an Accommodation

To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson at or email

Why Work at Tech

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.

Benefits Package

In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

*Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

About Montana Tech

Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.