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Grounds Services Technician - Playing Fields

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$34,177 - $42,848

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 17, 2025

Grounds Services Technician - Playing Fields

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting is to fill Two (2) positions (#009734 & #009725)
Position #009734 vacant
Position #009725 hire date after 01/24/2025

The selected candidate for the position will be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of $2,000. **Current UNCC employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.

Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment).

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.

These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy 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	009734
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN04
Classification Title	Grounds Services Technician - Advanced
Working Title	Grounds Services Technician - Playing Fields
Salary Range	$34,177 - $42,848
Anticipate Hiring Range	$34,177 - $42,848
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit	Grounds
Work Schedule	This posting is to fill Two (2) positions (#009734 & #009725) Position #009734 vacant Position #009725 hire date after 01/24/2025 Summer Hours 6:00 am - 2:30 pm; Monday - Friday. Winter Hours 6.30 am - 3.00 pm; Monday - Friday. Occasional overtime as needed. This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its 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/Playing Fields 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 associated grounds and landscaping requirements due to the development of expanded highly maintained landscaped areas of campus. This position will be mainly looking after the sports fields and surrounding areas. The maintenance includes all procedures associated with NCAA sports fields including line painting and clay infield work, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide and fertilization treatments which require basic knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture, and the skill to fulfill these duties: 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.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: Some knowledge of grounds keeping procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from high school, or completion of its equivalency, and two (2) years of related grounds experience.
Essential Job Duties	The Grounds Service Technician/Playing Fields performs under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor/Playing Fields Supervisor. All maintenance procedures associated with NCAA division one sports fields Plant flowers, bulbs, trees, and shrubs in accordance with plans. Cultivate, mulch, and remove weeds from established plant beds. Prune trees and shrubs to ensure proper health and vigor of plant material. Fertilize trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawn areas following the established fertilization program. Seed newly prepared lawn areas and reseed established lawn areas as required. Apply chemical spray applications to plant material under the direction of a licensed pesticide applicator. Monitor and train others in the proper application of herbicides or pesticides as necessary. Mow grass, trim trees and shrubs, remove the trash and remove snow as needed. Contribute to the overall appearance and condition of the university's buildings, academic and office spaces. Assist in maintaining the University facilities in good working order and maintaining an overall pleasant working, teaching, and learning environment. Support the associated grounds and landscaping requirements due to the development of expanded highly maintained landscaped areas of campus. Maintenance to include: herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilization treatments which requires basic knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture, and the skill to fulfill these duties; litter control, weed control, trimming of undergrowth and pruning of trees, rip rap and erosion repair, upkeep of drainage structures and snow and ice removal along walkways and steps.
Other Work Responsibilities	Supervise lesser skilled employees in duties assigned in absence of supervisor. Supervise or serve as lead worker to rake and mulch leaves, clear snow from walkways and parking lots. Team lead or working supervisor for the upkeep and repair of sidewalks, parking lots, grounds keeping equipment, pools, fountains, fences, planters and benches, care for athletic fields. Tasks to include: Litter Control, Tractor Operation, Weed Eating, Edging, Blowing, Mowing, Seeding and Fertilizing, Installation, Watering, Irrigation Repair, Operation of Irrigation, Pruning, Pesticide Application, Riding Mowers, Tree Removal, Operation of 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. May apply fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides either occasionally or on a normal periodic basis. May be required to obtain, mix and transport chemicals and similar products and apply them in the correct amount, and in the correct areas. Clean the application equipment, and return it to inventory. Move office furniture and help with special event setups and tear downs. Report to Facilities Management when called to assist with clearing and cleaning of streets, sidewalks, steps and other areas of obstructions, such as snow, ice trees, etc. during inclement weather, usually requires overtime hours, weekends, and holidays. Sometimes requires early morning travel in marginal weather conditions and long working hours. Make minor repairs to lawn mowers, sprayers and other grounds equipment. Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	High school diploma or GED equivalency. Two or more years of experience in professional turf-grass maintenance. (golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields). Two years' experience in progressive grounds/landscape maintenance fieldwork is preferred for position. Experience marking out and painting sports fields. Advanced pruning/plant care techniques Experience operating and maintaining Reel mowers; and operating heavy grounds machinery. Experience and ability to oversee and supervise the installation and maintenance of landscaped areas, transplant, mulch, fertilize, and water flowering plants, trees, shrubs, and lawns. Experience and/or ability to coordinate quality and direction of work as a lead Grounds Services Technician. Experience and/or ability to coordinate and schedule grounds maintenance work and may act as lead worker on assigned tasks and Grounds Maintenance projects. Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills needed for position.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications	Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification(s). Valid NC State driver's license or ability to obtain.
Work Location	FM - Grounds Playing Fields
Posting date	01/16/2025
Closing date	01/23/2025
Proposed Hire Date	02/03/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	This posting is to fill Two (2) positions (#009734 & #009725) Position #009734 vacant Position #009725 hire date after 01/24/2025 *The selected candidate for the position will be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of $2,000. Current UNCC employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus.* UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report. Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors. The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist**. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment). Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested. These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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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
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- No
- Yes
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Do you have experience operating and maintaining Reel mowers; and operating heavy grounds machinery? If so, please indicate your experience, as well as other heavy grounds machinery you have experience with.

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have experience marking out and painting sports fields?
- Yes
- No
- No direct experience but I have knowledge of process
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Do you have experience maintaining clay infields?
- Yes
- No
- Knowledge of but no direct experience
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Do you have at least two years experience in professional turf-grass maintenance some of which is working on golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields?
- Less than 2 years with some experience with golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields
- More than 2 years with some experience with golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields
- Less than 2 years of other relatable/relative experience with no direct experience working with golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields
- More than 2 years of other relatable/relative experience with no direct experience working with golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields
- Limited overall experience
- None

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents