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ECU Health Medical Center lists this Grounds Worker opportunity in greenville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Grounds WorkerPrimary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: mowing, blowing, edging, planting, pruning, spraying, weeding, and other miscellaneous duties in maintaining turf, shrubs, trees, and flowers. Other grounds-related duties include trash pickup and removal, irrigation installation and maintenance, street and parking lot maintenance, storm drain maintenance, and snow and ice removal.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit - Campus Operations is a major unit in the Administration and Finance Division of East Carolina University with approximately 500 employees and annual budget in excess of $30 million. The Campus Operations organization includes Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services, Facilities Services, and Housekeeping Services. Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all University real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Responsibilities on the University's Main, Health Sciences, West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with East Carolina University programs include major and minor renovations and construction; corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC, life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), building services (carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, roofing), automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, dining, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces.Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - Prefer experience with a professional landscaping firm, nursery, or a medium-to-large grounds maintenance operation. Experience operating grounds-related equipment such as riding lawn mowers, backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, etc. is preferred. A pesticide license is preferred.License or Certification required by the Department - Valid NC Driver's LicenseSpecial Instructions to Applicant - Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Worksite address
greenville, NC, 27834, US
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