Job description

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

This position performs: applications of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides; tree and shrub pruning; maintenance of flowering plants, shrubs, grounds covers and trees; mowing of large turf areas; trash collection; other general common grounds related maintenance tasks; operation and care of tools, equipment and other machinery used in landscaping, grounds maintenance and snow removal on a large scale. Normal working hours are: Tuesday 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Other hours required on occasion.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
The successful candidate should be in good physical condition capable of performing manual labor tasks in various situations and conditions. Must have a general knowledge of and experience in grounds maintenance work within this region including: application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides; tree & shrub pruning; skilled operation and care of large commercial grounds maintenance equipment; installation, cultivation and care of trees, shrubs, ground covers. Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written work assignments. Must have a valid NC Driver’s License. Must be able to obtain a NC Commercial Driver’s License Class B within 6 months of hiring to maintain employment.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Qualifications
Completion of high school. 4 years of progressive experience in planting, cultivation and care of shrubs and trees of this region; experience in the maintenance and care of turf grass of this region on a large scale and equipment operation required to perform such tasks. Commercial Driver’s License. NC commercial or public pesticide applicators license.

Anticipated Hiring Range $35,582
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours per Week 40
Number of Months per Year 12
Salary Band Range $23,332 - $37,412
Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this advanced level posiiton is considered a Salary Grade 56.
Posting Text

Open Date 02/16/2023
Close Date 03/02/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

Effective October 1, 2015 all new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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