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Grounds Worker

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   » Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.
   » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, 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 expertise, expertise, and abilities.
   » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Grounds Worker
Position Number 906005
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Time-Limited No
Department Homepage n/a
Advertising Department FS GROUNDS - HS CAMPUS
Division Administration & Finance
Classification Title 16785 Bldg Environmental Tech
Competency Level 2 - Journey
Working Title Grounds Worker
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $33,540 - $41,729
Anticipated Hiring Range $33,540 - $41,353
income Grade Equivalency GN03
Work Schedule M-F
Work Hours 7am-4pm
Position Location (City) Greenville
Job Category Staff - Service
Organizational Unit Overview Facilities Services is a unit in Campus Operations Division, which is a part of a broad, diverse division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. East Carolina University is the third largest university in the University of North Carolina system with approximately 28,000 FTS and a staff of over 6,000. The university is comprised of more than 7 million square feet of facilities located on approximately 1400 acres with physical assets in excess of $1.5 billion. This includes the Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations all over North Carolina connected with university programs. Facilities Services has an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs approximately 500 FTE. Major functions include facilities maintenance and housekeeping services.

Facilities Services primary purpose is to plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance functions on all building structures and equipment and utility infrastructure. Corrective maintenance returns equipment to optimal design performance after failure or upon degradation from age, adverse operation conditions, etc. Preventive maintenance minimizes equipment failures and reduces corrective maintenance.

Job tasks Primary tasks of this position include, but are not limited to, weeding, mowing, blowing, edging, planting, pruning, spraying, and other miscellaneous tasks in maintaining turf, shrubs, trees, and flowers. Other grounds-related tasks include trash pickup and removal, irrigation installation and maintenance, street and parking lot maintenance, storm drain maintenance, and snow and ice removal.

Minimum Education/practice Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to execute the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation None

Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education Two years of practice with a professional landscaping firm, nursery, or a medium-to-large grounds maintenance operation is preferred. practice in operating grounds-related equipment including, but not limited to, riding lawn mowers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, etc. is preferred. Candidate should be able to execute strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions. Candidate should possess a valid NC driver's license and be eligible to operate a state-owned vehicle in conformity with the ECU property policy. A pesticide license is preferred.

License or Certification required by the Department Valid NC Driver's License

Special Instructions to Applicant
   » Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.
   » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, 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 expertise, expertise, and abilities.
   » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date 04/18/2024
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 05/22/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/70365
Alternate option If no candidates apply who meet the required competency level and training & practice requirements, then management may consider other candidates. income would be determined located on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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Job Location: Houston, Texas
Address: Houston
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Post Date: 04/18/2024 / Viewed 27 times
Contact Information
Company: Rice University
Contact Email: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu


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