Bldg & Env Services Technician - Advanced

posting information

• department: grounds-ls maint hsng/pkng-244005
• career area: other
• internal only recruitment: no
• posting open date: 02/16/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 03/09/2026
• position type: permanent staff (shra)
• position title: bldg & env services technician - advanced
• salary grade equivalent: nc02 / gn04
• working title: grounds worker
• position number:
• vacancy : p020800
• full-time/part-time permanent/time-limited: full-time permanent
• hours per week: 40
• work schedule: monday – friday 6:00am – 2:30pm.
• work location: chapel hill, nc
• position location: north carolina, us
• hiring range: $42,721 - $47,674

a sign-on bonus of $3,974 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $1,987 within 30 days of hire date & $1,987 12 months after hire date.

position is responsible for the cultivation, maintenance and promotion of plants, turf or a plant collection in an assigned program or geographical area of the university. Positions in this class observe and diagnose structural and horticultural problems. Work includes installation of all new plant material following plans and/or approved horticultural/grounds practices and procedures; maintaining the beds including pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing and spraying of plant material, which may include pesticides.

This position is assigned a wide range of horticultural and landscape management duties to include assisting in cultural activities, spraying pesticides, equipment operation responsibilities, lawn and landscape renovations, landscape installations and repair of irrigation systems. Participates in landscape design and construction, supply and arrangement of special foliage for events, seasonal color coordinator, or promotes knowledge and understanding of the plants.

Work requires the use of special tools for cultivation, maintenance and transportation of plants.

this position serves as part of the snow and ice management team during the winter months.

demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. 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.

Note:

some positions may require special licenses or certification.

preference for advanced level of landscape maintenance experience, including the ability to efficiently and safely operate road and landscape equipment, plant trees/shrubs, monitor and manage watering needs, and safely apply herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.

this position is designated as mandatory, requiring the employee to report to work in support of critical university operations during adverse weather or other emergency conditions, including but not limited to public health emergencies or situations that may result in university closure.

valid nc driver’s license.

ability to withstand extreme weather conditions (ranging from hot and humid to cold and windy) during any time of the day or night; perform physically demanding work; able to climb, bend, stoop, lift, and walk behind or operate equipment on varied terrain for extended periods of time; move objects weighing 50 pounds; wear safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection.

evening work occasionally, night work occasionally, on-call occasionally, valid nc driver’s license, weekend work occasionally.

• 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…