Groundskeeper

State of Montana • Billings, MT • 1w ago

/THE//OUTSIDE//IS IN US ALL./ Announcement: Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement. Resume References 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 closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 15th, 2026 You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. Special Information: The position will perform a wide variety of routine maintenance and grounds keeping in an assigned geographic area by maintaining buildings, improving existing vegetation in habitat areas and riparian areas, and grounds and facilities at state parks, fishing access sites (FAS), wildlife management areas (WMA), and administrative facilities. The Groundskeeper may be assigned to multiple geographic units or be called upon to assist with, collaborate on, or share maintenance functions of another geographic unit as circumstances require. The grounds keeping 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. This position will be dedicated to Deadman's Basin FAS in Shawmut, MT and the surrounding area Fishing Access Sites in the northern parts of Region 5. This position has the potential to work in multiple geographic units and be moved around as needed. This position may be required to work some holidays. 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 and must be able to carry out assigned tasks with little supervision. 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). This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2026. 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: This position will perform 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. Employees will assist others in maintaining FWP grounds with maintenance of latrines, 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. Employee must follow 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. 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 rights-of-way. Placing collected trash in transfer bins for shipment off-site. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): High School Diploma or Equivalency Title: Groundskeeper Location: Billings Requisition ID: 26140577

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