General Utility Worker

department: grounds-administration-244001

career area: other

internal only recruitment: no

posting open date: 12/18/2025

Final date to receive applications: 03/04/2026

position type: permanent staff (shra)

position title: bldg & env services technician - journey

salary grade equivalent: nc01 / gn03

working title: general utility worker

position number:

vacancy : p020717

full-time/part-time, permanent/time‑limited: full-time permanent

hours per week: 40

work schedule: mon-fri 6am-2:30pm

work location: chapel hill, nc

position location: north carolina, us

hiring range: $33,540 - $41,986

pay band information: to learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the career banding rates spreadsheet.

a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the university of north carolina at chapel hill 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. 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.

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 the 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.

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.

journey level of directly related landscape maintenance experience.

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; climb, bend, stoop, lift, and walk behind or operate equipment on varied terrain for extended periods of time; move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and wear safety glasses and shoes, and hearing protection.

not applicable.

evening work occasionally, night work occasionally, on‑call occasionally, overtime occasionally, valid nc driver’s license, weekend work occasionally