24 hours/week

Position Summary: 

The Groundskeeper will maintain, improve and sustain an attractive exterior/landscaping environment for the Hillcrest residents to safely enjoy, while working within the established budget levels.  Adhere to all rules, guidelines and grounds care as defined by the State of Montana and the City of Bozeman.  Develop an exterior landscaping grounds and street plan to adequately address irrigation of lawns and plants, mowing, weeding, edging, trimming, gardening, snow removal, parking lot maintenance and street maintenance.  Operate all landscaping and snow removal equipment.  Requires weekend, early morning, late evening hours for snow removal.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Graduate or equivalent        Driver’s LicenseMust be able to read, write and follow oral/written instructionsOne year of landscaping and ground care experience

Essential Job Functions:

 Ensure all lawns, gardens and plants are adequately watered – including the operation/upkeep of the irrigation sprinkler systemsMaintain all lawn/landscaping by planting, mowing, weeding, edging, fertilizing and trimmingPrune, shape, replace, plant and detail care of all plants, trees and garden areasSnow removal from all parking lots, streets and sidewalksMaintain parking lot, sidewalk and street care including sweeping, ice melting, sanding, striping and concrete/asphalt replacementMaintain sprinkler system, landscaping equipment and snow removal equipmentOversee contracting services for fertilizing, concrete repairs, asphalt repairs and striping

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a busy and stressful environmentStrong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work varied shiftsExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentialityComputer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipmentSelf-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversightStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification.  They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

77362511 Hillcrest Plant Operations