Building Environmental Services Technician - Grounds

Working Title

Competency Level Contributing

Position Number

Position Number 100903

Salary Grade Equivalent

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent
- Full Time

FTE

FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Department Hiring Range

Department Hiring Range $33,540 - $36,520

EEO-1 Category

EEO-1 Category Service Workers

SOC Code

SOC Code 37-3019 - Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

Position Overview

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Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Facilities Services Department reports directly to the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Facilities Management and is responsible for providing housekeeping service throughout NCCU campus.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform grounds maintenance activities to ensure the University campus is safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained. Responsibilities include mowing and trimming turfgrass; pruning trees and shrubs; planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowers; weeding, cultivating, and mulching plant beds; applying herbicides; removing leaves and other landscape debris; and removing snow and ice from University roads, sidewalks, and walkways

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of groundskeeping and horticultural practices.
• Knowledge of cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements for trees and shrubs.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to multitask effectively while frequently bending, stooping, and performing other physical activities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow assignments through to completion or resolution.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when solving problems.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Pre-Employment Requirements

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those…