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Grounds Worker

University of North Carolina Asheville
$34,000-$35,500
United States, North Carolina, Asheville
1 University Heights (Show on map)
Oct 28, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number S0618
Classification Title Building Environmental Services Technician
Overall Position Competency Advanced
Working Title Grounds Worker
Position Number 006697
FLSA Non-Exempt
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN04 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)
Recruitment Range $34,000-$35,500
Position Summary
This position will report to the Grounds Department of Facilities Management. Responsibilities include pruning, weeding, pest control, planting of trees, shrubs, and perennials, mulching, fertilizing, and all aspects of maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials, mowing, weed-eating, snow removal, trash and litter removal, and sidewalk/road/parking lot maintenance.
Division Budget and Finance
Department Campus Operations
Full-Time / Part- Time Full-Time
Months per Year 12 Months
Time Limited Position No
If time-limited, length of assignment Not Applicable
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
The following Education, Experience and Skills are preferred but are not required:

  • High School Graduation or GED.
  • A valid Driver's license is strongly.
  • Clear understanding of horticultural principles and techniques needed to properly maintain a diverse landscape of trees, shrubs, ground-covers and herbaceous perennials is required.
  • Knowledge of the use of organic products and methods including fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
  • Knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees.
  • Equal amount of experience and a proven proficiency in safe operation of all equipment used for grounds management.
  • Experience in landscape construction, from transplanting large trees and shrubs to proper installation of retaining walls and pavers.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in both horticultural knowledge and the use of grounds maintenance equipment.
  • Ability to perform duties requiring moderate to heavy amounts of physical labor and exertion in all types of weather.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
  • The ability to communicate well with the public is an important factor of this position.


Work Schedule and Hours
Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional required overtime as needed to meet the needs of the department and University.

The employee in this position is identified as critical personnel in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.
Competency Profile http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles
Posting Detail Information


Special Instructions Summary
TWO POSTIONS AVAILABLE # 006697 AND 006577
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Date 06/27/2024
Closing Date 11/18/2024
Open Until Filled No
Applied = 0

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