This is a temporary 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 rate of pay for this position is $22.0780 per hour. Position has funding from May 1st to August 31st with the possibility to extend to September 30th based on funding availability.
The Missoula County Lands, Culture, and Recreation Department is seeking a MAINTENANCE AND 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 will begin reviewing applications on Monday, May 4, 2026, and will continue to review applications frequently until the position has been filled.
To Apply: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.
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.
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 a scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
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