A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
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. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Bldg Environmental Technician Working Title Grounds Worker (POOLED
POSITION
) 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 - 352 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. 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 The Grounds Worker of the Landscape Services Department performs semi-skilled grounds management. Daily duties include performing various functions such as edging, pruning, mowing, new landscaping and irrigation repair. The general manicuring of all University properties, housing areas, parking lot maintenance, trash pick-up, and other associated duties as determined by supervisor or administration. 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. 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. An understanding of the safe and proper handling of equipment and machinery associated with landscape functions. Required Certifications or licensure Valid NC Drivers' License or the ability to obtain within 30 days.
FTE 1.0 FTE
(40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12 Months Work Days Monday - Friday Work Hours 6:30am - 3:30pm, subject to over-time Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 7059 Job Posting Date 08/24/2026 Posting Close Date 09/14/2026 Number of Openings Multi-Positions 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. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her 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 relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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//jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40634 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents
