Temporary Worker/Landscaper (Multi-Positions)

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is seeking a Temporary Worker/Landscaper to support campus landscaping tasks in Wilmington, NC. The role involves planting, mowing, pruning, edging, and general grounds maintenance across campus properties, with a standard schedule of 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

This is a fast-paced, on-site position requiring a high school diploma and a valid NC driver's license. Anticipated hiring range is $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Planning, mowing or landscaping experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist landscaping services with planting flowers, trimming grass, and edging walks and driveways.
• Perform general grounds maintenance including trash pickup, irrigation installation, edging, pruning, mowing, and lot maintenance.

Skills

Mowing & landscaping

Planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid NC Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

Job description

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.

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.

Department

Landscaping - 35211

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40418

Vacancy Number

TSP5705PST

Working Title

Temporary Worker/Landscaper (Multi-Positions)

Job Title

Worker/Landscape

Job Category

Housekeeping & Landscape Services

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Workers typically assist landscaping services with planting flowers and plants as well as trimming grass and edging walks and driveways. Perform general grounds maintenance to include trash pick-up, new landscaping, irrigation installation, edging, pruning, mowing and general manicuring of all campus properties and lot maintenance.

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 be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice or debris, as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Planning, mowing or landscape/labor experience.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain with 30 days

Work Hours

6:00 am - 3:00 pm

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week

40

Anticipated Hiring Range

$18 / hour

Job Posting Date

08/11/2026

Job Closing Date

11/15/2026

EEO Statement

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.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions