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Grounds Worker

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

$35,384 - $38,449

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Feb 20, 2026

Posting Details

Requisition Number	S3088
Position Number	003684, 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 all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. 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.
Position Summary	The primary purpose of this 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
Preferred Qualifications
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. - 2:30 P.M., M - F
Number of Months per Year	12
Posting Requirements
Job Family	Institutional Services
Career Banded Title	Building & Environmental Tech
Open Date	02/20/2026
Close Date	03/06/2026
FTE	1.000
FLSA	Non-Exempt
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