/THEOUTSIDEIS IN US ALL./// Announcement: Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement. * Resume 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 will be posted until filled, first Applicant screening will be Monday March 17th,2025 . You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. Special Information: 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). 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. Employee must be able to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions year-round. Employee must be able to perform hard physical labor including heavy lifting, digging, and repetitive motions. The season runs from May 12, 2025, to September 19, 2024. The work shift is primarily daytime Monday through Friday, but some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. We will be hiring for two groundskeepers. One position will be 40 hrs/wk running from May 12, 2025, to September 19, 2025. The other position will run 30 hrs/wk running from May12, 2025, to September 5, 2025. Kalispell, MT, is a city of approximately 21,000 residents located in the heart of Flathead County in Northwest Montana. Kalispell residents have access to quality schools, healthcare, shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment as well as a variety of outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, and Whitefish Mountain Resort. Other cities and towns within ½ hour drive from Kalispell include Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Creston, Kila, and Somers Specific Job Information: * * Job Duties: Minor Routine Maintenance and Grounds Keeping: * 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. * Employee will assist others in maintaining FWP grounds with maintenance of 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. This work involves the use of employee training manuals, maps, and other printed materials in communicating information to the public. * Follows 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. Site Cleaning & Inspection: _ * 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. *Physical and Environmental Demands:* 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 that may include: * Temperature extremes, snow and rain, dust and mosquito infested areas. * On or near wastewater and sewage disposal systems with potential for contact with disease, virus and bacteria. * Areas frequented by rodents with the potential for contact with disease such as Hantavirus. * Hazardous chemicals, including various pesticides, solvents, paints, and fuels. * Working weekends and some holidays and occasional time away during evenings, overnight or away from permanent workstation. *Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):_* The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a high school diploma or equivalency. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.* Title: *Groundskeeper Location: Kalispell Requisition ID: 25140434