Grounds Services Technician/Playing Fields

University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte is seeking a Grounds Services Technician for maintaining sports fields and landscaping. This role involves physical tasks like mowing and pruning, alongside applying horticultural treatments. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in groundskeeping.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Requires high school education and two years of grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to manage specific horticultural tasks and equipment operations.
• Background in sector-specific maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NCAA division one sports fields and assist with grounds upkeep.
• Perform mowing, pruning, and chemical applications under supervision.
• Supervise lesser skilled employees when necessary and perform minor equipment repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of groundskeeping procedures

Ability to perform physical work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power lawnmowers

Chain saws

Snow blowers

Job description

Grounds Services Technician/Playing Fields

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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 009733 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

6:30 am – 3:00 pm; Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime as needed.

6.00 am – 2.30 pm; Summer hours Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime as needed.

Mandatory Position

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.

Duties Include

• 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.
• 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.
• Daily 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.
• Experience in professional turf grass maintenance and marking out and painting sports fields.
• Experience operating and maintaining Reel mowers.
• Experience in operating heavy grounds machinery.
• Advanced pruning/plant care techniques.
• Knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to oversee and supervise the installation and maintenance of landscaped areas, transplant, mulch, fertilize, and water flowering plants, trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Ability to coordinate quality and direction of work of the Journey Grounds Technicians as a lead person.
• Effective intercommunication skills in both verbal and written interpretation and comprehension skills.
• Strong attention to detail needed.
  
  

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 06/10/2025 Closing date 06/25/2025 Proposed Hire Date 06/30/2025 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants

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

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
  
  

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

• 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.
  
  

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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)
• How many years of experience do you have working in professional turf-grass maintenance. (golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields) Please ensure your experience is clearly listed on your application and resume.
• 0 - 2 years of professional turf-grass maintenance. (golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields)
• 2 - 4 years of professional turf-grass maintenance. (golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields)
• 4 - 6 years of professional turf-grass maintenance. (golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields)
• 8 - 10 years of professional turf-grass maintenance. (golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields)
• * How many years of progressive grounds/landscape maintenance fieldwork do you have?
• 0 - 2 years experience
• 2 - 4 years experience
• 4 - 6 years experience
• 6 - 8 years experience
• 8 - 10 years experience
• 10 plus years
• * Do you have experience marking out and painting sports fields?
• Yes
• No
• No direct experience but I have knowledge of process
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
• No
• Yes
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References
  
  

Optional Documents

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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