Grounds Services Technician/Playing Fields

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 009733
NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC02
Classification Title Grounds Services Technician - Advanced
Working Title Grounds Services Technician/Playing Fields
Salary Range $34,177 - $46,993
Anticipate Hiring Range $34,177 - $42,721
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit Grounds
Work Schedule
6:30 am – 3:00 pm; Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime as needed which may include weekends.
6.00 am – 2.30 pm summer hours Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime as needed which may include weekends.
Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
This position is being reopened to attract a larger candidate pool.  If you have already applied for this position, you do not need to reapply as your application is still valid.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Grounds Services Technician/Playing Fields will assist in maintaining the University facilities in good working order and maintaining an overall pleasant working, teaching and learning environment. This position is to support the associated grounds and landscaping requirements due to the development of expanded highly maintained landscaped areas of campus. This position will be mainly looking after the sports fields and surrounding areas. The maintenance includes all procedures associated with NCAA sports fields including line painting and clay infield work, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide and fertilization treatments which require basic knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture, and the skill to fulfill these duties: litter control, weed control, trimming of undergrowth and pruning of trees, rip rap and erosion repair, upkeep of the drainage structures and snow and ice removal along walkways and steps.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:

Some knowledge of grounds keeping procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Essential Job Duties
  • All maintenance procedures associated with NCAA division one sports fields and surrounding areas.
  • Apply chemical spray applications to plant material under the direction of a licensed pesticide applicator.
  • Contribute to the overall appearance and condition of the university’s buildings, academic and office spaces.
  • Daily Tasks to include: Litter Control, Tractor Operation, Weed Eating, Edging, Blowing, Mowing, Seeding and Fertilizing, Installation, Watering, Irrigation Repair, Operation of Irrigation, Pruning, Pesticide Application, Riding Mowers, Tree Removal, Operation of Backhoe and Skid Steer.
  • Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning and regular saws, hedge and brush trimmers and axes, as well as power lawnmowers, chain saws, snow blowers and electric clippers.
  • Operate machines and equipment such as trucks, tractors, and other gardening and grounds maintenance type equipment.


Maintenance to include:
  • Herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilization treatments which requires basic knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture, and the skill to fulfill these duties; litter control, weed control, trimming of undergrowth and pruning of trees, rip rap and erosion repair, upkeep of drainage structures and snow and ice removal along walkways and steps.
Other Work Responsibilities
  • May use heavier equipment such as tractors and other vehicles.
  • Perform more advanced grounds operations including but not limited to aerating, over seeding, mowing and fertilizing with tractors and other specialized equipment.
  • Irrigation maintenance and repairs.
  • May apply fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides either occasionally or on a normal periodic basis.
  • May be required to obtain, mix and transport chemicals and similar products and apply them in the correct amount, and in the correct areas.
  • Clean the application equipment, and return it to inventory.
  • Storm Clean up and Snow Removal: Report to Facilities Management when called to assist with clearing and cleaning of streets, sidewalks, steps and other areas of obstructions, such as snow, ice trees, etc. during inclement weather, usually requires overtime hours, weekends, and holidays. Sometimes requires early morning travel in marginal weather conditions and long working hours.
  • Make minor repairs to lawn mowers, sprayers and other grounds equipment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
  • Experience in professional turf-grass maintenance. (golf course/NCAA division 1 sports fields).
  • Experience maintaining clay infields/grooming artificial fields and marking out and painting sports fields.
  • Experience operating and maintaining sport field maintenance equipment (Reel mowers, ride on blowers, aerification, tractors and all other equipment used on and around the sports fields.)
  • Effective verbal, written and comprehensive communication skills needed.
  • Basic computer skills, Microsoft and Google Suite.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
  • Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification(s).
  • Valid driver’s license needed for position
Work Location FM - Grounds Playing Fields
Posting date 03/06/2026
Closing date 04/15/2026
Proposed Hire Date 05/04/2026
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/


This position is being reopened to attract a larger candidate pool.  If you have already applied for this position, you do not need to reapply as your application is still valid.

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