Grounds Housing Support Manager

Grounds Housing Support Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. Chapel Hill offers a vibrant community with diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities.

UNC employees enjoy extensive professional training, exclusive perks, a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, health, life, retirement plans and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Grounds Housing Support Manager supervises a crew of employees who manage all aspects of landscape maintenance and installation for assigned areas of campus. The crews provide year‑round maintenance of lawns, shrubs, ornamental trees, walkways, parking lots and natural areas using a wide range of equipment and techniques. The crews also receive assistance from and collaborate with campus‑wide crews in forestry, irrigation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), capital projects and facilities projects to accomplish work in their assigned areas and throughout campus.

The manager reads and executes landscape plans for installations and renovations, participates in human resources management, preventive maintenance of equipment, set‑up for special events, and the department’s adverse weather response.

High school diploma or equivalency and four years of experience in the area of assignment, of which two years are supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require certification or eligibility for certification.

• Considerable knowledge of horticultural principles and practices applicable to landscape maintenance.
• Ability to supervise and direct crews in landscape management services.
• Ability to supervise an effective program in preventive maintenance for a full range of equipment used in grounds upkeep.
• Team‑player leadership in a productive, customer‑oriented environment.
• Experience operating and performing preventive maintenance on a wide range of grounds management equipment.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, including during adverse weather or other emergency conditions.

• Completion of a two‑year degree or above in ornamental horticulture or related degree/experience.
• NC Pesticide Application License or ability to obtain one within one year.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to dust, dirt, grease, grime, chemicals, pesticides, native animals, and outdoor insects.
• Good hand/eye coordination and frequent use of hands, arms, and legs.
• Considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, and twisting daily.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.