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University of North Carolina Wilmington Grounds Worker in Wilmington, North Carolina

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Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring

UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of

UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at

UNCW or any other university within the

UNC System. In addition,

UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one

UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee,

UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our ,and the , many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range $31,473 - $35,147

Vacancy Number S02404

Position Title Bldg Environmental Technician

Working Title Grounds Worker

Competency Level Journey

Home Department Landscaping - 35211

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Landscape Services Section is a part of the Physical Plant Business Affairs Section of the University. This unit provides support for the maintenance and operations of all University grounds.

College Facilities - 35200 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability,

UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students,

UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-

BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned

UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

his position performs semi-skilled grounds management, including performing various functions such as edging, pruning, and mowing, general manicuring of all University properties, housing areas, parking lot maintenance, trash pick-up, and other associated duties as needed. This position may install equipment related to landscape functions. May operate backhoe, sprayers, and other skilled equipment as directed. This position will be responsible for the proper care and storage of equipment. *This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice, or debris.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

A working knowledge of landscape maintenance and the ability to operate large and small equipment. Demonstrate good verbal communication skills to effectively communicate information to coworkers as well as provide information to the general public in a courteous and informed manner. Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proper handling of equipment and machinery associated with landscape functions.

Required Certifications or licensure

NC Drivers' License

FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year 12 Months

Work Days Monday - Friday

Work Hours 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM subject to over-time

Type of Position Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number 7059

Job Posting Date 04/22/2024

Posting Close Date 05/06/2024

Number of Openings Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE

NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationshi

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