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Grounds Worker (Advanced)

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Requisition Number:

S2149

Position Number:

014299

Position Classification Title:

Building & Environmental Tech

Functional Title:

Grounds Worker (Advanced)

Position Type:

Staff

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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 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 references 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

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range:

$31,200 – $33,032

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

Job Family:

Institutional Services

Career Banded Title:

Building & Environmental Tech

Open Date:

04/27/2021

Close Date:

05/18/2021

FTE :

1.000

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade Equivalency:

56

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:

Litter and Debris Removal

Essential Tasks:

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

Key Responsibility:

Weed Control

Essential Tasks:

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

Key Responsibility:

Tree and Shrub 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

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

Company info
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Telephone
336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US

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