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Horticultural Specialist

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

$40,675 - $43,068

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Feb 12, 2026

Posting Details

Requisition Number	S3083
Position Number	003374
Position Classification Title	Horticultural Specialist
Functional Title	Horticultural Specialist
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	The primary purpose of this position is to perform maintenance to the primary campus of the University of North Carolina Greensboro. The duties and responsibilities are as follows: 30%- Specialized Horticulture Pruning, Disease and Pest identification 20%- General Overall Campus Grounds Upkeep, Cleanup and Tidiness 10%- Fertilizer and Pesticide Application 10%- Landscape Plant Installations and Maintenance 10%- Skills in use of Machinery, Tools and Equipment 10%- Crew Lead 5% Hardscape paver maintenance 5% Irrigation system maintenance This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.
Minimum Qualifications	High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of progressive experience in horticultural work; or associate's degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates	Valid NC Driver's license NC Pesticide Applicators License or ability to acquire within six months
Preferred Qualifications	3 years experience in Horticulture.
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	$40,675 - $43,068
Org #-Department	Grounds - 56405
Work Hours of Position	6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M., M - F
Number of Months per Year	12
Posting Requirements
Job Family	Natural Resources & Scientific
Career Banded Title	Horticultural Specialist
Open Date	02/11/2026
Close Date	02/25/2026
FTE	1.000
FLSA	Non-Exempt
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