Grounds Worker

4 weeks ago


Greensboro, United States The University of North Carolina Greensboro Full time $35,384 - $38,499

Position Type Staff
University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.
Position Summary Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with grounds maintenance. The duties and responsibilities are as follows:
  • 60% Turf Maintenance
  • 15% Litter and Debris Removal
  • 15% Weed Control
  • 10% Tree and Shrub Maintenance


This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.
Minimum Qualifications

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions. Special note: this is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.



Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
  • Valid NC driver’s license required
  • NC Pesticide Applicator’s License or the ability to acquire within six months of hire

Preferred Qualifications Preferred candidates will have:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1-3 years of landscape maintenance experience

Alternate Option If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
  • Name,
  • Company Name,
  • Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  • Email Address
  • Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $35,384 - $38,499
Org #-Department Grounds - 56405
Work Hours of Position 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., M-F
Number of Months per Year 12
Posting Requirements
Job Family Institutional Services
Career Banded Title Building & Environmental Tech
Open Date 11/11/2024
Close Date 12/13/2024
FTE 1.000
FLSA Non-Exempt
If other, please indicate
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
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