General Utility Worker

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a General Utility Worker to support Grounds Services with landscape, building and equipment upkeep. This full-time role requires physical labor, operate basic machinery, and follow safety practices on campus grounds.

Highlights include a sign-on bonus of $3,497, 40-hour work week, and benefits package. A valid NC driver’s license and ability to work in varied weather are required. Evening or occasional night work and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of machine operations, safety practices, snow removal operations, and horticultural and turf management practices.
• Good oral communication skills to convey and receive task instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual work related to upkeep of highways, grounds, buildings and equipment on the UNC-CH campus.
• Carry out a variety of physical labor tasks requiring some specialized knowledge and experience.
• Follow safety protocols and operate equipment as needed.
• Ability to endure extreme weather conditions and heavy physical exertion.

Skills

Machine operations

Safety practices

Snow removal

Horticulture & turf

Oral communication

Job description

Department: Grounds-Landscape Maint N-244003

Career Area: Other

Is this an internal only recruitment?: No

Posting Open Date : 10/23/2026

Application Deadline: 10/29/2026

Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Bldg & Env Services Technician - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent: NC01 / GN03

Working Title: General Utility Worker

Position Number: 00034343

Vacancy ID: P021499

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $33,834 - $42,720

Pay Band Information: To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Be a Tar Heel!: A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE 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 a valid N.C. Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.

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.

Management Preferences: Directly related landscape maintenance experience or demonstrated.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid N.C. Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.

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.
Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential university operations during periods of adverse weather or other emergency situations that may require the university to close.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements: Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions: **ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS
The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).
This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy .