Grounds Worker - #006700, #006542, #006577, #006586, #006656, & #006697

Grounds Worker - #006700, #006542, #006577, #006586, #006656, & #006697

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To be considered, you must apply online.

Applicants may attach a cover letter, and current resume

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S0694

Classification Title

Building Environmental Services Technician

Overall Position Competency

Advanced

Working Title

Grounds Worker - #006700, #006542, #006577, #006586, #006656, & #006697

Position Number

006700

FLSA

Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

GN04 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range

$37,000-$38,600

Position Summary

We are recruiting multiple positions. As summer rapidly approaches, this is the perfect time to be part of the team for the beautification of our campus. This position will report to the Grounds Department in Campus Operations. Responsibilities include pruning, weeding, pest control, planting of trees, shrubs, and perennials, mulching, fertilizing, and all aspects of maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials, mowing, weed-eating, snow removal, trash and litter removal, and sidewalk/road/parking lot maintenance.

A clear understanding of horticultural principles and techniques needed to properly maintain a diverse landscape of trees, shrubs, groundcovers and herbaceous perennials is needed. Knowledgeable in the use of organic products and methods including fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Knowledge of cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees is preferred.

In addition, experience and a proven proficiency in safe operation of all equipment used for grounds management, including commercial riding mowers, blowers, sprayers, pruning tools, garden tools, spreaders, large snow removal equipment, etc.

Experience in landscape construction, from transplanting large trees and shrubs to proper installation of retaining walls and pavers. An understanding of written and oral directions to make applications of pesticides/herbicides and fertilizers is necessary to be successful.

Duties require moderate to heavy amounts of physical labor and exertion in all types of weather, may be asked to assist in the set-up of events, furniture moving, etc., as needed.

Ability to work as a member of a team and independently is required. The ability to communicate well with the public is an important factor of this position.

Must have a valid driver’s license

Division

Budget and Finance

Department

Campus Operations

Full-Time / Part- Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Time Limited Position

No

If time-limited, length of assignment

Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications Notice

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Schedule and Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional required overtime as needed to meet the needs of the department and University.

The employee in this position is identified as critical personnel in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.

Competency Profile

http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions Summary

To be considered, you must apply online.

Applicants may attach a cover letter, and current resume

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Posting Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

07/06/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Background/E-Verify

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Supplemental Questions

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  • HERC
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  • UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
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  • Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
  • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
  • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• DD-214

• NGB 23A (RPAS)

• DD256 or NGB22