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Building Environmental Services Technician - Grounds
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Position Number: 5938658
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Facilities Management

Building Environmental Services Technician - Grounds

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 1/29/2025 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to mow and trim turf grass; prune trees, shrubs, and plants; plant flowers, trees, and shrubs; pull and spray weeds; cultivating and mulching landscape beds; spray herbicides; leaf removal; snow and ice removal from the university roads and walkways.

Minimum Education/Experience:
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. Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The successful candidate must possess: Knowledge of grounds keeping and horticultural practices; knowledge of cultivation, pruning, spraying and trimming requirements for trees and shrubs; ability to perform heavy to medium physical work; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to multi task in addition to bending and stooping frequently; ability to work independently and to take initiative and follow through until completion or resolution of assignments; ability to exercise judgement and discretion in problem solving; ability to perform basic computer skills; ability to follow written instruction. A valid drivers license is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University 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.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.