"Grounds Worker"

Grounds Worker

Position Number: 904856

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Category: Staff - Service

Organizational Unit Overview:

Facilities Services is a unit in Campus Operations Division... [full overview text]

Job Duties:

Primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, weeding, mowing, blowing, edging, planting, pruning, spraying, and other miscellaneous duties in maintaining turf, shrubs, trees, and flowers. Other grounds-related duties include trash pickup and removal, irrigation installation and maintenance, street and parking lot maintenance, storm drain maintenance, and snow and ice removal.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Two years of experience with a professional landscaping firm, nursery, or a medium-to-large grounds maintenance operation is preferred. Experience in operating grounds-related equipment including, but not limited to, riding lawn mowers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, etc. is preferred. Candidate should be able to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions. Candidate should possess a valid NC drivers license and be eligible to operate a state-owned vehicle in accordance with the ECU property policy. A pesticide license is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write see resume on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Close Date: 1/5/2026

Open Until Filled: No

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90433