Grounds & Facilities Technician – Sign-On Bonus

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus of $3,497

Support for University operations

Job summary

A University in North Carolina is looking for an entry-level Building & Environmental Services Technician. This full-time position requires knowledge of horticultural practices and the ability to handle commercial maintenance equipment. Responsibilities include manual labor for the upkeep of grounds and buildings while supporting broader University operations. A valid NC Driver’s License is required. A sign-on bonus of $3,497 is available to successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Experience with landscape maintenance procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual work related to upkeep of highways, grounds, and buildings.
• Operate equipment and perform physical labor tasks.
• Support mandatory University operations during emergencies.

Skills

Horticultural practices

Commercial landscape maintenance equipment

Oral communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Demonstrated competencies in landscape maintenance

Valid NC Driver’s License

Job description

A University in North Carolina is looking for an entry-level Building & Environmental Services Technician. This full-time position requires knowledge of horticultural practices and the ability to handle commercial maintenance equipment. Responsibilities include manual labor for the upkeep of grounds and buildings while supporting broader University operations. A valid NC Driver’s License is required. A sign-on bonus of $3,497 is available to successful applicants.