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Job Opportunity: Grounds Services Technician:University of North CarolinaJob description:Grounds Services TechnicianBookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.This is an continuing applicant pool of Grounds Services Technician - Advanced for the Facilities Management department only.? You only need to apply for this Grounds Services Technician - Advanced position once during the posting period - your application will be valid for the open period of February 28, 2024 - August 28, 2024. The selected candidate will be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $2,000. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. Please upload Professional reference information including ?names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ?two? current/previous managers. * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist?. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, expertise, abilities, practice, and education are listed on your application. * Do not write "see resume" on your application when completing the job tasks section. When you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, expertise, abilities, and practices to support your answers (see job tasks 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, expertise, and abilities. Please submit a Professional Resume with your application. * These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication expertise as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, expertise, abilities, education, and professional practice. Position InformationGeneral InformationVacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number GST001 NC income Grade Equivalency GN04 Classification Title Grounds Services Technician - Advanced Working Title Grounds Services Technician income Range $34,177 - $42,721 Anticipate Hiring Range $34,177 - $37,500 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Unit Grounds Work Schedule 6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Monday - Friday (1st Monday in October through last Friday in April). 6:00 am - 2:30 pm; Monday - Friday (1st Monday in April through last Friday in September). Occasional O.T. and weekend hours are possible. This position is designated as ?mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, the incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions. Primary Purpose of Position The Grounds Services Technician will assist in maintaining the University facilities in good working order, and maintaining an overall pleasant working, teaching, and learning environment. This position is to support the connected grounds and landscaping requirements due to the development of expanded highly maintained landscaped areas of campus. This includes all procedures connected with turf/landscape maintenance including herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilization treatments which require the basic knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture, and the skill to fulfill these tasks: litter control, weed control, trimming of undergrowth and pruning of trees, rip rap and erosion repair, upkeep of the drainage structures and snow and ice removal along walkways and steps. located on the needs and demands of the campus regarding lawncare services, this position will also serve as a back-up adjunct in different areas on campus as a Floater. Minimum Education/practice Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications: Some knowledge of grounds keeping procedures is preferred, capability to follow instructions and to execute medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and practice. University Preferred Appropriate qualifications: Graduation from high school, or completion of its equivalency, and two ( 2) years of related grounds practice is preferred. Essential Job tasks » Perform everyday tasks to include: litter control, equipment operation, weed eating, edging, blowing, mowing, seeding and fertilizing, installation, watering, irrigation operation and repair, pruning, pesticide application, riding mowers, tree removal, operation of the backhoe and skid steer, storm clean up and snow removal. » Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning and regular saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes, as well as power lawnmowers, chain saws, snow blowers, and electric clippers. May use heavier equipment such as tractors and other vehicles. » Operate machines and equipment such as trucks, tractors, and other gardening and grounds maintenance-type equipment. » Perform more advanced grounds operations including but not limited to aerating, over-seeding, mowing, and fertilizing with tractors and other specialized equipment. » Use irrigation methods and control systems to adjust the amount of water consumption and reduce waste. » located on the needs and demands of the campus regarding lawncare services, this position will also serve as a back-up adjunct in different areas on campus as a Floater. Other Work Responsibilities » Assisting general services specialists with everyday tasks and project work including moving furniture & event set up, irrigation work, arborist work, and assisting the grounds mechanic. » Perform other tasks as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations. Departmental Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education » 2 years practice in progressive grounds/landscape maintenance fieldwork is preferred. » An knowledge of pruning/plant care techniques. » capability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork. » Graduation from high school, or completion of its equivalency, and two (2) years of related grounds practice is preferred. Selected candidates must have the mental and physical capabilities to execute the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Necessary Licenses or Certifications » Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification(s). »A valid driver's license is required, or the capability to obtain . The Grounds Service Technician operates assigned vehicles on and/or off-campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver's license upon appointment to the position. Work Location FM - Grounds Posting date 02/28/2024 Closing date 08/28/2024 Proposed Hire Date 03/15/2024 Contact Information Special Notes to candidates This is an continuing applicant pool of Grounds Services Technician - Advanced for the Facilities Management department only. ? You only need to apply for this Grounds Services Technician - Advanced position once during the posting period - your application will be valid for the open period of February 28, 2024 - August 28, 2024. The selected candidate will be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $2,000. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. Please upload Professional reference information including ?names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ?two? current/previous managers. * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist?. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, expertise, abilities, practice, and education are listed on your application. * Do not write ?see resume? on your application when completing the job tasks section. When you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, expertise, abilities, and practices to support your answers (see job tasks 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, expertise, and abilities. Please submit a Professional Resume with your application. * These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication expertise as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, expertise, abilities, education, and professional practice. Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? » UNC Charlotte Website » HERC Job Board » Inside Higher Education » Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) » Another Website » Agency Referral » Advertisement/Publication » Personal Referral » Other » * Do you have a valid driver's license or can you obtain one before the first day of hire? » No » Yes » * Please describe your practice in the use of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning and regular saws, hedge and brush trimmers and axes, as well as power lawnmowers, chain saws, snow blowers and electric clippers. (Open Ended Question) Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Contact Information for ReferencesOptional Documents » Resume / Curriculum Vitae Skills:
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