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Requisition Number : S2896

Position Number : 014299

Position Classification Title :

Building & Environmental Tech

Functional Title : Grounds Worker

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 :

Job Family :

Institutional Services

Career Banded Title :

Building & Environmental Tech

Open Date : 11 / 11 / 2024

Close Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

FTE : 1.000

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Key Responsibility : Turf Maintenance

Essential Tasks :

Position demonstrates basic knowledge to assist with all aspects of Turf Maintenance including mowing, weed eating, fertilizing, weed control treatments, seeding, and edging of hardscapes.

Key Responsibility : Turf Maintenance

Essential Tasks :

Position demonstrates basic ability to remove litter and debris to keep the campus landscape neat and tidy.

Key Responsibility : Turf Maintenance

Essential Tasks :

Position demonstrates the ability to assist in weed control including chemical and mechanical methods.

Key Responsibility : Turf Maintenance

Essential Tasks :

Position has the ability and knowledge to see to the needs of the living plants.

Position uses appropriate methods to accomplish the following tasks : pruning, irrigation, installation, mulching, fertilizing, and removals.

Competency :

Knowledge - Technical

Competency Description :

Coordinates quality and direction of work as lead person.

Recognizes grounds maintenance needs. Coordinates and schedules grounds maintenance work.

Coordinates utility digs and irrigation repairs.

Applies / recommends all types of pesticides usages.

Coordinates moves and setups for events and activities.

Coordinates design, acquisition of material (plants and planting, mulch, seed, fertilizer, etc.).

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Communication

Competency Description :

Leads by example in overcoming communication problems in the work area.

Provides input into prevention of problem in future.

Consistently demonstrates the ability to effectively express thoughts, ideas and information (verbal and non-verbal) concerning complex work issues.

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Interpersonal Skills

Competency Description :

Crosses work units when problem solving as directed or as needed.

Initiates the ability to determine and share ways to improve the team’s operating procedures.

Contributes to the understanding of how work area and organization fit into the larger university process.

Demonstrates personal accountability for completion of required tasks assuring quality results.

Consistently shares expertise and knowledge with members of the organization / area.

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Customer Service

Competency Description :

Anticipates customer needs, addresses and resolves.

Represents the work area as needed on matters of concern.

Monitors the process to ensure customers are well satisfied.

Identifies special needs and exceptions to norm; and determines appropriate action.

Demonstrates ability to make recommendations resulting in improved processes, lowered costs, etc.

Competency Level : Advanced

Competency :

Safety and Health Compliance

Competency Description :

Inspects work areas and corrects potential hazards.

Conducts training and safe operation of equipment and pesticides.

Identifies and corrects potential conditions that affect employee safety; promote safety standards.

Reads MSDS and original labels before applying or mixing chemicals.

Independently ensures chemicals are labeled and are environmentally safe.

Discusses safety violations with co-workers who are careless and endangering themselves and / or others.

Notifies supervisor of safety concerns and make recommendations for resolution.

Competency Level : Advanced

Physical Effort :

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - C, Vision-Preparing / Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - C, Vision-Measuring / Assembling at distance close to eye - C, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Walking - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - R, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - R, Pushing / Pulling - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Reaching - F

Work Environment :

Driving - Car / Truck - O, Driving - Standar / Automatic - O, Driving - Mower / Forklift - F, Night / Dark - O, Extreme noise levels - F, Extreme temperatures - F, Outside - C, Ventilation ConditionsDust - F, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - F, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - F, Overtime - O

Salary : $35,384 - $38,499

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