Rocky Mountain Gardens Assistant

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.

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: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

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