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Maintenance Technician Assistant - P&R, District 2

Salary

$26.59 Hourly

Location

Missoula, Montana

Job Type

Seasonal, Full-Time

Job Number

00626

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

P&R Developed Parks and Trails

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

+ Description

+ Benefits

Overview

Why this role matters:You’ll help maintain the parks and trails that support recreation, health, and community connection across Missoula—spaces that residents and visitors rely on every day.

The Maintenance Technician Assistant – Developed Parks & Trailsplays a hands-on role in maintaining Missoula’s parks, trails, and public recreation spaces that residents and visitors use every day. This position supports the construction, maintenance, and repair of developed park infrastructure, helping ensure facilities are safe, functional, and welcoming for the community.

Working as part of a Parks and Recreation operations crew, you’ll assist with maintaining athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, trails, and other park amenities. The work is active and outdoors, involving equipment operation, basic construction and repair, turf and landscape maintenance, irrigation support, and seasonal projects such as snow removal and field preparation. Your efforts will have a visible, immediate impact on the quality and safety of Missoula’s public spaces.

This is aseasonal, full-time (10-month)union position that offers steady hours, on-the-job training, and opportunities to build practical skills in parks maintenance, construction, and public infrastructure. It’s well-suited for individuals who enjoy physical work, working as part of a team, and taking pride in maintaining shared community spaces.

If you value teamwork, safety, and meaningful work in the outdoors—and want to contribute directly to the care of Missoula’s developed parks and trails—we encourage you to apply.

Job Status: Seasonal Full-time (10 Months)

Union Affiliation: : Teamsters Local #2 (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/52336/Parks--Recreation---Teamsters-Local-2)

The application deadline isSunday, January 18, at 11:59 p.m. MST. The expected start date isearly March 2026.

To Apply:All applicants must submit a City of Missoula application. Supplementary attachments will be removed. Resumes will not be reviewed. All required details must be entered on the application.

Essential Functions

All positions:

+ Assist in the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.

+ Provide support with leading assigned work crews; coordinate schedules of work activities, within established parameters, to achieve quality, efficient, service standards.

+ Train workers in floriculture, horticulture, and turf practices to maintain landscape beds, athletic turf, urban gardens, and/or natural areas.

+ Maintain and repair park facilities and buildings, including playground equipment, plumbing, electrical and lighting systems, etc.

+ Assist with installation, repair and winterization of irrigation systems, swimming pools, splash decks, restrooms and drinking fountains; assist in seasonal leaf and snow removal efforts.

+ Layout and prepare athletic fields.

+ Maintain landscape trees, shrubs, and turf; aerate, top-dress, fertilize, water, and seed lawn and turf, in assigned areas.

+ Operate various tools, vehicles, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, grounds, buildings, etc.

+ Implement and ensure adherence to applicable department policies, and work safety standards including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI-A300) standards.

+ Assist in providing training in identifying, reporting, and repairing potential public safety concerns, vandalism, damaged park infrastructure and facilities, including the inspection and repair of park features, etc.; provide safety training for various tools and equipment.

+ Assist in conducting research for purchases and projects; recommend and purchase materials and equipment needed for cost effective and efficient maintenance and operation of parklands and recreational facilities.

+ Assist in training and coordinating work teams, including coaching, preparing work plans, and scheduling work assignments, within established parameters, to achieve quality, efficient, service standards.

+ Monitor inventory and order supplies.

+ Remove and clean up trash.

+ Other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

Developed Parks and Trails:

+ Assist the crew with identifying, reporting, and repairing potential public safety concerns, vandalism, damaged park infrastructure and furnishings, etc.

+ Perform maintenance of asphalt and concrete surfaces, including sweeping, cleaning, snow removal, sealing, patching, and other repair, and maintenance activities.

+ Assist in maintaining assigned developed urban parks to promote and sustain healthy turf, shrubs and trees using irrigation systems, mowing schedules, weed and pest control activities, etc.

+ Perform maintenance and repairs of park facilities and buildings, including roofs, painting, carpentry, masonry, and/or framing.

+ Provide support with coordinating janitorial duties, minor construction, digging, weed control, mowing, irrigation management, and other park maintenance activities.

+ Assist with training assigned work teams in the safe operation of various tools, vehicles, and equipment such as: personal protective equipment, hand tools, skid-steer, rototiller, weed-eater, chain saws, top dresser, mowers, tractors, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

All positions:

+ Knowledge of operating and maintenance procedures for various facilities, including buildings, parks, trails, athletic fields, swimming pools, water features, etc.

+ Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of maintenance and construction operations, including various maintenance and construction equipment, preventative maintenance, etc.

+ Knowledge of principle and practices of horticulture, landscaping, and turf maintenance, including aeration, topdressing, fertilizing and seeding.

+ Knowledge of basic irrigation systems, related to controllers, and water supply systems.

+ Knowledge of maintenance and equipment used for managing noxious weeds and hazardous vegetation.

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, various sports rules, guidelines, and regulations.

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the principles and practices of maintaining facilities for competitive sports.

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the principles and practices of basic carpentry, welding, plumbing, and electricity.

+ Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, reporting requirements and work order processes.

+ Knowledge of and ability to promote department safety considerations, City safety policies, OSHA standards and guidelines, including risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability.

+ Skill in utilizing various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365, GIS databases, and the ability to learn job-specific applications and equipment.

+ Skill in identifying various maintenance needs and appropriate corrective actions.

+ Skill in safely operating various tools, vehicles, and other equipment.

+ Skill in managing multiple projects with shifting priorities and timeline demands.

+ Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.

+ Ability to prepare reports, conduct research and maintain accurate records.

+ Ability to assign and review work of work team, including preparing work plans.

+ Ability to maintain current knowledge, developments, and trends related to specific area of focus and/or assigned projects.

+ Ability to maintain and exhibit integrity and discretion in handling the confidential and sensitive information.

+ Ability to maintain and foster a culture of professionalism, adhere to departmental and City standards and specifications, and support a positive team environment.

+ Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts with facilitating outcomes while maintaining a calm demeanor.

+ Ability to learn, interpret, and apply departmental and City of Missoula practices and procedures, including MUTCO, ADA, and ANSI standards.

Working Conditions:

+ Positions requires the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. or less.

+ Duties are frequently performed under conditions where noise, heat, dampness or cold are unavoidable.

+ Work environment may involve occasional exposure to unavoidable seasonal weather conditions, occupational hazards, biohazards, blood borne pathogens, sharps, herbicides, and physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

+ Positions may require schedule flexibility to accommodate evening and/or weekend needs.

Qualifications and Additional Application Materials

All Positions

+ Any combination of training and experience equivalent two (2) years of park maintenance experience or another relevant field.

+ Must have a valid Montana driver’s license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

+ May be required to obtain specific training/certifications depending on the needs of the department including, herbicide applicators license, etc.

+ Experience with basic carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and/or welding, preferred.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

+ Market-Competitive Salary

+ Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities

+ $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage

+ $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy

+ Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident

+ Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan (http://mpera.mt.gov/) with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program

+ Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

+ Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

+ The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Additional benefits package information is available here (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/53956/Benefits-at-a-Glance?bidId=) .

Employer

City of Missoula

Address

435 Ryman Street

Human Resources

Missoula, Montana, 59802

Phone

406-552-6130

Website

https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/

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