Horticultural Specialist

Facilities Services is a unit in Campus Operations Division, which is a part of a broad division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. East Carolina University is the third largest university in the University of North Carolina system with approximately 28,000 FTS and a staff of over 6,000. The university is comprised of more than 7 million square feet of facilities located on approximately 1400 acres with physical assets in excess of $1.5 billion. This includes the Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations throughout North Carolina associated with university programs. Facilities Services has an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs approximately 500 FTE. Major functions include facilities maintenance and housekeeping services.

Facilities Service's primary purpose is to plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance functions on all building structures and equipment and utility infrastructure. Corrective maintenance returns equipment to optimal design performance after failure or upon degradation from age, adverse operation conditions, etc. Preventive maintenance minimizes equipment failures and reduces corrective maintenance.

This position is located in Wanchese, NC ( ECU Outer Banks Campus-Manteo area of NC).

The primary purpose of this position is to manage and perform the beautification and maintenance of the grounds at ECU's Outer Banks Campus for the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese, NC. Duties of this position are: lawn, shrub, tree, and native vegetation maintenance, schedule and organize the work required on-site; plan, order, receive, and inventory supplies/materials; coordinate with other facilities employees, contractors, academic departments, students, staff and faculty; assist in budgeting for future year expenses; be a resource for ECU in regards to grounds services (to include landscape, irrigation, plant material, turf, storm sewer, roads, walks, drives, recycling, refuse removal and moving services); the ability to give educational talks to students, staff, board members, community members on the sustainable practices at the CSI; basic maintenance and operation of grounds equipment/vehicles; storm response; debris/garbage removal; and pest management. Duties also include performing inspection and maintenance of the (1 OJ Storm Water Control Measures (BMPs) with required certification from North Carolina State University Storm Water BMP Inspection and Maintenance Certification. Applicant must be capable of fulltime supervision of employees and/or student/volunteer help. This position is a mandatory employee and may be required to be on-call for operational needs. This position is a direct report to the Facilities Services Maintenance Supervisor at ECU's OBX, however, also has coordination with and receives direction from ECU Assistant Director of Facilities Services, Grounds Services.

High school diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires North Carolina Pesticide License and North Carolina Commercial Driver's License.

North Carolina Commercial Driver's License
North Carolina Pesticide License

North Carolina Pesticide License

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 budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.