What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rocky Mountain Gardens Assistant position at Missoula County?
Rocky Mountain Gardens Assistant
Salary
$21.15 - $23.49 Hourly
Location
Missoula, MT
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
202500032
Department
Department of Ecology
Opening Date
02/26/2025
Closing Date
3/14/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit
Non-Union Personnel Plan
Work Site
Missoula County Ecology and Extension
Scheduling/Hours of Work
Seasonal April through December
Definition
This is a Seasonal (April through December) opportunity with many benefits! 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 $21.15 - $23.49 per hour DOE.
The Ecology and Extension Department is seeking a ROCKY MOUNTAIN GARDEN ASSISTANT to join their team. This position assists the Rocky Mountain Gardens Coordinator from April to December with a variety of tasks at Rocky Mountain Gardens.
Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m., on Friday, March 14, 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
Assist with installation of 2.5-acre botanic garden. Assist with organizing and maintaining tools, supplies and materials. Assist with greenhouse horticultural tasks such as watering, fertilizing and propagation. Assists with garden horticultural tasks such as watering, fertilizing, transplanting, weeding, harvesting. Assist with irrigation installation & maintenance. Assist with maintaining overall garden cleanliness such as cleaning paths, taking out trash, sweeping greenhouse. Assists with record keeping and data entry. Assist with set up for programming including classes and volunteer events. Works collaboratively with horticultural staff and many partners. Drives a County vehicle to pickup and deliver plants, supplies and other materials from offsite sources.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation or GED.
- Requires 6 months of experience performing manual labor in all weather conditions. One year of experience working in a horticultural or agricultural setting desired.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a valid Montana Driver's License.
Physical/Environmental Demands
Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends. Physical demands of the job require work in inclement weather, heavy lifting up to 50lbs, bending, kneeling and use of tools and equipment.
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Employer
Missoula County
Address
200 W Broadway
Missoula, Montana, 59802
Phone
406-258-4874
Website
http://www.missoulacounty.us
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $21.15 - $23.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
