What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Worker position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
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 the entire UNCG campus. 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.
The Grounds Division of Facilities Operations at UNCG is a service organization comprised of skilled professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality in grounds planning, installation, landscape maintenance, and improvements. Grounds Division services aim to enhance the livability, aesthetics, and safety of the campus environment.
The Grounds Division of Facilities Operations at UNCG is a service organization comprised of skilled professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality in grounds planning, installation, landscape maintenance, and improvements. Grounds Division services aim to enhance the livability, aesthetics, and safety of the campus environment.
Position Summary
Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration
The primary purpose of the Grounds Worker 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.
The primary purpose of the Grounds Worker 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
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. to 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
06/09/2026
Close Date
08/18/2026
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Salary Grade Equivalency
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick LeaveSalary : $35,384 - $38,449