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Temporary Position - Groundsworker

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.

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Temporary Position - Groundsworker
Division Budget and Finance
Department Campus Operations
Position Summary
The groundsworker position is responsible for maintaining a geographical area of the UNC Asheville campus.  Work includes mowing, weed eating, air sweeping, mulching and weed control. 
Position Number
Full-Time/Part-Time/Intermittent Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Salary Information $17.00/hr
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number T0176
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills
One year of experience maintaining lawns and landscapes.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
Three years of progressive grounds maintenance experience is preferred.  
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of plants and weeds preferred.
Work Schedule and Hours
7am-4pm, Monday-Friday
Anticipated assignment start date: 3/15/2023
Anticipated assignment end date: 10/31/2023
Posting Date 02/28/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Anticipated Start Date 03/15/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Community Expectations During this time it is important that the community understand how UNC Asheville operates and what is expected of community members as we work together to prioritize everyone’s health and safety. Please see UNC Asheville’s Community Expectations for more information. UNC Asheville’s Community Expectations.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.unca.edu/postings/6427

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2
  4. Letter of Recommendation 3
  5. Resume