Grounds Worker

Grounds Worker - #006542, #006577, #006586, #006656, & #006697

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S0694

Classification Title

Overall Position Competency

Overall Position Competency Advanced

Working Title

Working Title Grounds Worker - #006542, #006577, #006586, #006656, & #006697

Position Number

Position Number 006700

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN04 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $37,000-$38,600

Position Summary

We are recruiting multiple positions. As summer rapidly approaches, this is the perfect time to be part of the team for the beautification of our campus. This position will report to the Grounds Department in Campus Operations. Responsibilities include pruning, weeding, pest control, planting of trees, shrubs, and perennials, mulching, fertilizing, and all aspects of maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials, mowing, weed-eating, snow removal, trash and litter removal, and sidewalk/road/parking lot maintenance.

A clear understanding of horticultural principles and techniques needed to properly maintain a diverse landscape of trees, shrubs, ground covers and herbaceous perennials is needed. Knowledgeable in the use of organic products and methods including fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Knowledge of cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees is preferred.

In addition, experience and a proven proficiency in safe operation of all equipment used for grounds management, including commercial riding mowers, blowers, sprayers, pruning tools, garden tools, spreaders, large snow removal equipment, etc.

Experience in landscape construction, from transplanting large trees and shrubs to proper installation of retaining walls and pavers. An understanding of written and oral directions to make applications of pesticides/herbicides and fertilizers is necessary to be successful.

Duties require moderate to heavy amounts of physical labor and exertion in all types of weather, may be asked to assist in the set-up of events, furniture moving, etc., as needed.

Ability to work as a member of a team and independently is required. The ability to communicate well with the public is an important factor of this position.

Must have a valid driver’s license

Division

Division Budget and Finance

Department

Department Campus Operations

Full-Time / Part
- Time

Full-Time / Part
- Time Full-Time

Months per Year 12 Months

Time Limited Position

Time Limited Position No

If time-limited, length of assignment

If time-limited, length of assignment Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications Notice

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Schedule and Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional required overtime as needed to meet the needs of the department and University. The employee in this position is identified as critical personnel in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/28/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 09/17/2026

Open Until Filled No

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