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Rocky Mountain Gardens AssistantSalary$21.15 - $23.49 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeTemporaryJob Number202500032DepartmentDepartment of EcologyOpening Date02/26/2025Closing Date3/14/2025 5:00 PM MountainBargaining UnitNon-Union Personnel PlanWork SiteMissoula County Ecology and ExtensionScheduling/Hours of WorkSeasonal April through DecemberDefinitionThis 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 WorkAssist 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 DemandsAbility 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.EmployerMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874Websitehttp://www.missoulacounty.us