Building Environmental Services Technician - Grounds Job Durham area,North Carolina USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position Information

Position/Classification

Title:

Building Environmental Services Technician

Working Title: Building Environmental Services Technician
- Grounds

Competency Level: Contributing

Position Number: 100903

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

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

EEO-1 Category: Service Workers

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

Position Overview

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Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

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Employee Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State
- Health Benefits
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.

Minimum Education /Experience

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. Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

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 seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender…