Grounds Worker

Posting Details

Vacancy Number

S01468

Position Title

Bldg Environmental Technician

Working Title

Grounds Worker

Competency Level

Journey

Dept/School

Landscaping - 35211

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Landscape Services Section is a part of the Physical Plant Business Affairs Section of the University. This unit provides support for the maintenance and operations of all University grounds.

College

Facilities - 35200 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

• To function as an employee of the Landscape Services Section, to perform general grounds maintenance to include trash pickup, new landscaping, irrigation repair, edging, pruning, mowing, general manicuring of all campus properties, housing areas, parking lot maintenance and other associated duties as determined by supervisor or administration
• Position is also considered a part of essential personnel who can be asked to work outside of normal schedule due to emergency events or weather crisis
• Subject to overtime
• This position may install equipment related to landscape functions
• May operate backhoe, sprayers and other skilled equipment as directed
• This position will be responsible for the proper care and storage of equipment

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• A working knowledge of landscape maintenance and ability to operate large and small equipment
• An agricultural background is helpful; also any background in maintenance of equipment, sidewalks and roadways is also helpful
• Must demonstrate good verbal communication skills to effectively communicate information to coworkers as well as provide information to the general public in a courteous and informed manner
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proper handling of equipment and machinery associated with landscape functions

Required Certifications or licensure

Valid NC Driver’s License

Recruitment Range

$31,200

FTE

1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

12 Months

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

6:00AM - 3:00PM

Type of Position

Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number

7082

Job Posting Date

09/08/2021

Posting Close Date

09/23/2021

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/21780
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

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