Maintenance Tech III, UM Housing

About the role

Description UM Housing invites applications for a Maintenance Tech III to perform a wide range of landscape, grounds operations, and routine equipment maintenance within the University Villages.

Responsibilities

• General landscape maintenance, landscape installation projects, turf cultural practices, and arborist field work
• Operation of equipment (including backhoes), and routine equipment maintenance
• Snow removal and ice control operations, including the safe operation of equipment and participation in after-hours and emergency response as needed to maintain safe conditions
• Supervise and coordinate seasonal summer crews

Requirements

• High School diploma and two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a valid Montana Governmental Pesticide Applicator License, or have the ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe
• ISA Certified Arborist: Current certification preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within a reasonable timeframe

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: ISA Certified Arborist: Current certification preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within a reasonable timeframe

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Ground to 60 inches, up to 50 pounds. Ground to 30 inches, 80 pounds
• Carrying: Front carry up to 50 pounds for 10 feet or less Right and left hand carry up to 75 pounds for wheelbarrow handling
• Pushing and pulling forces required (pushing and pulling materials, and during the use of tools): 100 pounds sustained
• Repetitive squatting on both even and uneven surfaces
• 3-minute overhead work from various positions (standing, crouching, or kneeling)
• Static forward bending from a standing, crouching or kneeling position while using tools
• Trunk rotation from a standing or kneeling position
• Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder
• Walking various distances, continuously, throughout the day on even and uneven surfaces
• Use of various grip circumferences and strengths as well as static grip positions during the use of various tools (4 1/2" to 5 1/2" circumference needing an average of 50 pounds of grip force) and while manipulating various work materials (maximum 100 pounds)
• Use of foot controls and hand controls to drive and operate light and heavy machinery

Additional Information

Position Number: 107600
Bargaining Unit: LIUNA Local #1686
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 12 months/year
Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

A Complete Application Includes Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities.

For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment.

In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking.

Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments within the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.

The University of Montana offers a wide variety of benefits. Please visit the Montana University System Benefits website for full information or contact our office if you have additional questions.