General Utility Worker
Full Time
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
FS-Grounds-Administration-244001
Career Area
Other
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
03/29/2023
Application Deadline
04/17/2023
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Bldg & Env Services Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN03
Working Title
General Utility Worker
Position Number
00018096
Vacancy ID
P017183
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Mon – Fri, 6:30AM – 2:30PM
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$31,200-$39,195
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Grounds Services maintains approximately 758 acres of managed campus grounds and more than 700 acres of forest land/trails. Services provided by Grounds include the following: Landscape Maintenance, Irrigation, Integrated Pest Management, Landscape Installation, Stormwater Management, Forest Management and Trail Maintenance, Parking Lot Maintenance and Arboriculture.
Position Summary
A
SIGN
-ON
BONUS
OF $3,497.00 IS
AVAILABLE
FOR
THIE
SUCCESSFUL
APPLICANT
OF
THIS
POSITION
PAID
IN 2
INSTALLMENTS
WITHIN
12
MONTHS
OF
HIRE
: $1,748.50
WITHIN
30
DAYS
OF
HIRE
DATE
& $1,748.50 12
MONTHS
AFTER
HIRE
DATE
Requires working knowledge of machine operations, safety practices, snow removal operations, and horticultural and turf management practices. Also requires good oral communication skills so that task instructions are delivered and received in a clear manner. Responsibilities generally include manual work related to the upkeep of highways, grounds, buildings and equipment on the UNC-CH campus, and the performance of a variety of physical labor tasks requiring some specialized knowledge and experience. Work is routine and repetitive in nature and may require strenuous physical exertion.
Requires working knowledge of machine operations, safety practices, snow removal operations, and horticultural and turf management practices. Also requires good oral communication skills so that task instructions are delivered and received in a clear manner. Responsibilities generally include manual work related to the upkeep of highways, grounds, buildings and equipment on the UNC-CH campus, and the performance of a variety of physical labor tasks requiring some specialized knowledge and experience. Work is routine and repetitive in nature and may require strenuous physical exertion.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. 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. NOTE: Some positions may require special licenses or certification.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Knowledge of the horticultural practices, procedures and techniques applicable to the landscape maintenance field. Ability to operate commercial landscape maintenance equipment and read and understand operator’s manuals and parts lists.
Must be able to report to work in support of mandatory University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions, including but not limited to a public health emergency, require the University to close.
Requires a valid NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
Must be able to report to work in support of mandatory University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions, including but not limited to a public health emergency, require the University to close.
Requires a valid NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
One year of directly related landscape maintenance experience.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Valid NC Driver’s License
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions (ranging from hot and humid to cold and windy) during any time of the day or night; perform physically demanding work; climb, bend, stoop, lift, and walk behind or operate equipment on varied terrain for extended periods of time; move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and wear safety glasses and shoes, and hearing protection.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
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