Irrigation & Grounds Technician (Temp - 20 hrs/wk)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Grounds Laborer/Irrigation Technician to support irrigation zone installations at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. This part-time temporary role offers 20 hours per week with a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, and a start date around the end of September 2026.

Responsibilities include physical labor outdoors and assisting with irrigation system installation and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and some experience in horticultural work.
• May require North Carolina Pesticide License.
• May require North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Provide labor support for the installation of automated irrigation zones.
• Support field work Monday–Friday in a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM window with 20 hours per week.

Skills

Physical stamina

Irrigation installation

Education

High school diploma

North Carolina Pesticide License

North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Grounds Laborer/Irrigation Technician to support irrigation zone installations at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. This part-time temporary role offers 20 hours per week with a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, and a start date around the end of September 2026.

Responsibilities include physical labor outdoors and assisting with irrigation system installation and maintenance.