Job Details
Requisition Number: S3134
Position Number: 003669
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 the entire UNCG campus. 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.
The Grounds Division of Facilities Operations at UNCG is a service organization comprised of skilled professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality in grounds planning, installation, landscape maintenance, and improvements. Grounds Division services aim to enhance the livability, aesthetics, and safety of the campus environment.
Position Summary:
Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration
The primary purpose of the Grounds Worker position is to perform maintenance to the campus landscape and auxiliary properties.
- 30% – Turf care
- 30% – Tree and shrub care
- 20% – General Overall Campus Grounds Upkeep, Cleanup, and Tidiness
- 20% – Skills in use and maintenance of Machinery, Tools, and Equipment
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 Drivers License
NC Pesticide Applicators License or ability to acquire within 6 months
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 – $38,449
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: 06/09/2026
Close Date: 08/18/2026
FTE: 1.000
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Turf Care
Essential Tasks: General grounds maintenance including the following tasks:
- Mowing
- Weed Eating
- Edging Walks and Drives
- Overseeding
- Sodding
- Liming
- Soil Testing
- Pre and Post Emergent Weed Control
- Insect and Disease Control
- Irrigation System Maintenance
Tree and Shrub Care
Essential Tasks:
- Prune trees and shrubs per established best management practices.
General overall upkeep of Campus, Cleanup, and Tidiness
Essential Tasks:
- Maintain the campus in a neat fashion. Identify and remove fallen limbs, litter, and remove debris from sidewalks, streets, and curbs with a leaf blower or other means deemed necessary.
Skills in the use and upkeep of machinery, tools, and other grounds equipment
Essential Tasks:
- Consistently demonstrates the ability to use common tools and machinery associated with grounds maintenance.
- Performs daily and weekly maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Competencies
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
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
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
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
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
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - C, Finger Dexterity - C, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, 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 - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - F, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - F, Climbing-Ladders - O, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Reaching - F
Work Environment
Driving - Car/Truck - F, Driving - Standar/Automatic - F, Driving - Mower/Forklift - O, Location - Trees - O, Equipment/Machines - Heights - O, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - O, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - O, Night/Dark - O, Extreme noise levels - C, Extreme temperatures - F, Inside - R, Outside - C, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - F, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - F, Chemical Spills - O, 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
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
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
Website: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
Telephone: 336-334-5009
Location: 723 Kenilworth Street, Greensboro, NC, 27402, US
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