Definition

This is a full-time temporary opportunity! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $21.5396 - $24.3700 per hour, DOE.

The Lands, Culture, and Recreation Department is seeking a MAINTENANCE & STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST to join their team. This position performs general maintenance, technical repair work and stewardship activities on buildings, grounds, and equipment, and performs special event coordination for rental facilities; and assists the Parks, Trails and Recreation Manager to oversee maintenance and coordinate projects for the Parks, Trails and Recreation Division of the Lands, Culture and Recreation Department.

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted.
• Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, and a resume.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Maintains landscaped areas, park improvements, rental facilities, paved and natural surface trails, naturally vegetated areas, parking lots and other parks and trails facilities. Assists with facility and grounds winterization work and spring start up duties including irrigation system repairs. Performs grounds work including sweeping, snow removal, shoveling, tree pruning and turf and natural field mowing and maintenance. Maintains familiarity with system-wide structures, facilities and grounds and reports any maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to the Parks and Trails Operations Administrator. Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on various systems as needed. Maintains an inventory of parts, tools and supplies. May solicit quotes from vendors and schedule contractors for repair and maintenance. Escorts or oversees vendors within parks and trails system to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements. Provides oversight to contractors to ensure compliance with contract terms and performance standards. Operates and oversees the operation of a variety of vehicles and motorized equipment including Class A motor vehicles with trailered equipment, riding mowers, Bobcat Toolcat with plowing, mowing and sweeping attachments, water truck, saws, grinders, welders, weed whackers. Performs maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment. Maintains rental facilities, including purchasing and stocking facility supplies, cleaning event space, and assessing damage for release of rental deposits. Assists in short-term and long-term maintenance planning efforts such as asset management planning, cyclical maintenance planning, field data collection, and data analysis. Oversees the maintenance and stewardship activities of seasonal staff, volunteers, community service workers and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED.
  
• Requires two years of grounds, building and equipment maintenance work experience. Special event experience desired.
  
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid MT Driver's license.
  

Physical/Environmental Demands

Requires considerable physical activity bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders and heavy lifting (50 to 100 plus pounds) with the use of mechanical or people assists. Also requires working at a height of up to 25 ft. Requires performing work out of doors in inclement weather. Involves moderate risks from working around moving parts or machines or trips and falls. Schedule may include occasional work on weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary to support events and activities. May require serving in an on-call capacity that requires carrying a cell phone.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits- Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan- Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System- Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)- A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave- Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave- Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays- The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

Missoula County

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