Landscaper

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a Landscaper to perform skilled grounds maintenance for its vibrant campus. Responsibilities include landscaping, grounds upkeep, and coordination with various departments. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and paid leave.

Benefits

Health insurance plans

Tuition waiver program

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to follow instructions.
• Completion of grammar school and one year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to learn new skills while on the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled grounds maintenance including landscaping, mowing, and trash pick-up.
• Coordinate grounds maintenance work activity.
• Assist with snow, ice, and debris removal as needed.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Knowledge of landscape maintenance

Ability to operate equipment

Education

Completion of grammar school

One year of related experience

Job description

Landscaper

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $36,313 - $38,709
Vacancy Number: S02693
Competency Level: Advanced
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Landscaping - 35211
Division:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Landscape Department is a part of the Office of Facilities , Physical Plant Department , and Business Affairs Section of the University. This unit provides support for the maintenance and operations of all University grounds.

The primary purpose of the Landscape Services Section of the Physical Plant Department is to develop and maintain the grounds and related systems of the main campus and remote areas at such a level of appearance as will attract and enhance the day-to-day lives of students, faculty, and staff and thereby promote morale and engender community price, and provide maintenance, repair and refueling services to the university and other state-owned and operated vehicles, and keep them in safe operating condition. Recycling solid waste to reduce total volume is one of the primary purposes of the Landscape Services section.

College: College

College/School Information:


University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Landscaper performs skilled grounds maintenance, including new landscaping, edging, pruning, mowing, general manicuring of all university grounds, parking lot maintenance, trash pick-up, and other associated duties as determined by the supervisor or administration. Under the direction of the Landscape Department Supervisor, responsibilities include coordination of grounds maintenance work activity with other Campus Services and Physical Plant sections, and with various University Departments.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may operate on an alternate schedule. This position may assist with snow, ice, and/or debris removal under the direction of a supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
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.



Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Ability to follow directions and learn new skills while on the job.
• Completion of grammar school and one-year of related experience.
• A working knowledge of landscape maintenance and the ability to operate large and small equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and learn new skills while on the job.

Required Certifications or Licensures:

• Valid NC Driver's License
• NCDA Turf & Ornamental pesticide license, or the ability to obtain within 90 days

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 6:00am-3:00pm with emergency over-time
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
Position Number: 8316
Job Posting Date: 06/09/2025
Posting Close Date: 6/23/2025
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Advanced level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/36518

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.







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