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Grounds Services Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte
$34,177 -$37,500
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 09, 2026
Grounds Services Technician
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • 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/
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 010053
NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC02
Classification Title Grounds Services Technician - Advanced
Working Title Grounds Services Technician
Salary Range $34,177 -$37,500
Anticipate Hiring Range $34,177 -$37,500
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit Grounds
Work Schedule
This posting is to fill two (2) open vacancies Position #010053 and #010103

Winter hours: 1st Monday of November through last Friday of March

6:30 am - 3:00 pm; Monday - Friday. May be required to work events during weekends and evenings.

Summer hours: 1st Monday of April through last Friday of October

6:00 am - 2:30 pm; Monday - Friday. May be required to work events during weekends and evenings.

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
This Advanced Grounds Technician role within the General Services group at UNC Charlotte Facilities Management is designed as a multipurpose, floating position to provide flexible support across multiple specialized teams. These teams include the construction crew, moves crew, irrigation manager, turf spray technician, arborist, grounds mechanic, and soft washing crew. This position will be prioritized with assistance to the soft washing and moves crews, while also contributing to other areas as needed. This role requires advanced skills in grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and specialized tasks such as soft pressure washing for building exteriors, turf management, and logistical moves, ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.
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 education and experience.

Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Essential Job Duties

  • Assist all general services groups.
  • Moving furniture & event setups around campus.
  • Pressure washing & soft washing buildings, graffiti removal.
  • Daily tasks to include: equipment operation, mowing, string trimming, edging, blowing, seeding and fertilizing, watering, irrigation operation and repair, pruning, pesticide application, tree removal, operation of tractors, backhoe, and skid steer, storm clean up.
Other Work Responsibilities

  • Assist the irrigation manager with installation's or repairs as needed.
  • Assist the arborist with tree work/removal as needed.
  • Assist the construction crew with any projects as needed.
  • Assist with the moving of office furniture, and help with special event setups and tear downs.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

  • Experience with pressure wash & soft wash equipment & practices.
  • Experience with landscaping equipment such as commercial mowers, string trimmers, blowers, etc.
  • Knowledge in mixing, applying and transporting pesticide chemicals and similar products.
  • Experience in coordinating and scheduling grounds maintenance work, and ability to act as lead worker on assigned tasks and Grounds Maintenance projects.
  • Computer experience and knowledge with Google Chrome, Sheets, Microsoft Word and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.
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 Grounds - General Services
Posting date 03/09/2026
Closing date 03/18/2026
Proposed Hire Date 04/06/2026
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants

  • 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/

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Do you have a valid driver's license or can you obtain one before the first day of hire?

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Do you have some knowledge of grounds keeping procedures and have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical work as required per the minimum qualifications of the position?

    • Yes - I have some knowledge of grounds keeping procedures and have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical work as required per the minimum qualifications of the position
    • No - I do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position


  5. *
    Do you have experience with pressure wash & soft wash equipment & practices as it relates to the position you are applying to? If so, please explain your experience.

    (Open Ended Question)


  6. *
    Do you have experience with landscaping equipment such as commercial mowers, string trimmers, blowers? If so, please indicate what equipment you have experience with and your experience operating that equipment.

    (Open Ended Question)


  7. *
    Do you have working knowledge in mixing, applying and transporting pesticide chemicals and similar products?

    • Yes - I have working knowledge in mixing, applying and transporting pesticide chemicals and similar products
    • No - I do not have any working knowledge in mixing, applying and transporting pesticide chemicals and similar products




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Contact Information for References


Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

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