General Utility Worker

please see special instructions for more details.

** eligibility for sign-on bonus

the selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the state policy following requirements: to be eligible for a sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in north carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the state human resources act.

a newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This shra sign-on bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the pay back agreement form.

Additional information regarding the shra sign-on policy can be found (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

posting information

department

department carolina north maintenance-244008

career area other

is this an internal only recruitment?

is this an internal only recruitment? No

posting open date

posting open date 08/28/2026

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 09/10/2026

position type

position type permanent staff (shra)

position title

salary grade equivalent

salary grade equivalent nc01 / gn03

working title

working title general utility worker

position number

position number

vacancy

vacancy  p021336

full-time/part-time permanent/time-limited

full-time/part-time permanent/time-limited full-time permanent

if time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

this position is not eligible for h-1b sponsorship.

one of the best college towns and best places to live in the united states, chapel hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

university employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. Unc
-chapel hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

primary purpose of organizational unit

grounds services maintains approximately 758 acres of managed campus grounds and more than 700 acres of forest land/trails. Services provided by grounds include the following: landscape maintenance, irrigation, integrated pest management, landscape installation, stormwater management, forest management and trail maintenance, parking lot maintenance and arboriculture.

a sign
-on bonus of $3,497.00 is available for thie successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire : $1,748.50 within 30 days of hire date & $1, months after hire date

requires working knowledge of machine operations, safety practices, snow removal operations, and horticultural and turf management practices. Also requires good oral communication skills so that task instructions are delivered and received in a clear manner. Responsibilities generally include manual work related to the upkeep of highways, grounds, buildings and equipment on the unc
-ch campus, and the performance of a variety of physical labor tasks requiring some specialized knowledge and experience. Work is routine and repetitive in nature and may require strenuous physical exertion.

* requires a valid n.c. Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.

demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform…