Landscaper (Pooled Posting)

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PLEASE NOTE

This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Advanced level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Bldg Environmental Technician

Working Title

Landscaper (Pooled Posting)

Competency Level

Advanced

Home Department

Landscaping - 35211

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Landscape Department is a part of the Office of Facilities, Physical Plant Department, and Business Affairs Section of the University. This unit provides support for the maintenance and operations of all University grounds.

The primary purpose of the Landscape Services Section of the Physical Plant Department is to develop and maintain the grounds and related systems of the main campus and remote areas at such a level of appearance as will attract and enhance the day-to-day lives of students, faculty, and staff and thereby promote morale and engender community price, and provide maintenance, repair and refueling services to the university and other state-owned and operated vehicles, and keep them in safe operating condition. Recycling solid waste to reduce total volume is one of the primary purposes of the Landscape Services section.

College

Facilities - 352 College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Landscaper performs skilled grounds maintenance, including new landscaping, edging, pruning, mowing, general manicuring of all university grounds, parking lot maintenance, trash pick-up, and other associated duties as determined by the supervisor or administration. Under the direction of the Landscape Department Supervisor, responsibilities include coordination of grounds maintenance work activity with other Campus Services and Physical Plant sections, and with various University Departments.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may operate on an alternate schedule. This position may assist with snow, ice, and/or debris removal under the direction of a supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

* Ability to follow directions and learn new skills while on the job. * Completion of grammar school and one-year of related experience. * A working knowledge of landscape maintenance and the ability to operate large and small equipment. * Ability to follow directions and learn new skills while on the job.

Required Certifications or licensure

* Valid NC Driver’s License. * NCDA Turf & Ornamental pesticide license, or the ability to obtain within 90 days

FTE

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

12 Months

Work Days

Monday - Friday

Work Hours

6:00am - 3:00pm with emergency over-time

Type of Position

Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number

7254

Job Posting Date

06/19/2026

Posting Close Date

07/13/2026

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions

Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASENOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Advanced level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39667

Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter

Optional Documents