Turf Equipment/Irrigation Technician

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Requisition Number

S2742

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Requisition Number

S2742

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Position Number

011073

Position Classification Title

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician

Functional Title

Turf Equipment/Irrigation Technician

Position Type

Staff

University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.The Grounds Division of Facilities Operations at UNCG is a service organization comprised of skilled professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality in grounds planning, installation, landscape maintenance, and improvements. Grounds Division services aim to enhance the livability, aesthetics, and safety of the campus environment

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to complete activities related to grounds mechanical duties. The primary duties are:• 40% Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance• 40% Sports Field, Golf, and Grounds Maintenance• 10% Maintaining a safe environment• 5% Maintaining Records• 5% Communication

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THE WORK. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF WORK RELATED TO THE POSITION’S ROLE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 years in sports field maintenance. Associates degree preferred.

Alternate Option

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes: Name, Company Name, Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. Email Address Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range

$35,223 - $38,745

Org #-Department

Grounds - 56405

Work Hours of Position

Flex Schedule; modified to accommodate Athletic events

Number of Months per Year

12

Posting Requirements

Job Family

Career Banded Title

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician

Open Date

12/12/2023

Close Date

01/10/2024

FTE

1.000

FLSA

Non-Exempt

If other, please indicate

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Salary Grade Equivalency

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibility

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

Essential Tasks

Performs regular preventive maintenance to ensure all equipment is in good working order.  Makes repairs as needed.  Coordinates with vendors for repairs that cannot be completed on campus.

Key Responsibility

Sports Field, Golf, and Grounds Maintenance

Essential Tasks

Performs Sports Field and Grounds maintenance tasks including: Irrigation repair and maintenance Mowing patterns of sports fields Edging field perimeters Applying fertilizers and pesticides Soil aeration Sodding, seeding, sprigging Painting Athletic fields for events and practices

Key Responsibility

Maintaining a safe work environment

Essential Tasks

Follow safe work policies and procedures. Use appropriate PPE.

Key Responsibility

Maintain records

Essential Tasks

Maintain proper chemical logs for applications. Maintain work orders for all equipment to have a repair history.

Key Responsibility

Communication

Essential Tasks

Maintain proper communication with management and customers to ensure good customer service.

Competency

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Competency

Knowledge - Technical

Competency Description

Understands both standard and non-standard work processes. Performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring work that involves related or varying processes and that are associated with moderately complex systems. Analyzes and determines various courses of action. Examples: removes and replaces drums and rotors; repairs complex wiring problems and harnesses.

Competency Level

Journey

Competency

Safety and Health Compliance

Competency Description

Performs tasks safely to avoid danger to self or co-workers; identifies and informs supervisor of potential shop safety problems; uses appropriate protective equipment in a safe manner.

Competency Level

Contributing

Competency

Problem Solving

Competency Description

Follows instructions or standard operating procedures for assigned tasks; asks for clarification of instructions as needed; performs routine or repetitious tasks completely and accurately; checks work for mistakes prior to review; compares finished work to what is expected.

Competency Level

Contributing

Competency

Customer Service

Competency Description

Responds to customer needs within established parameters; provides prompt, attentive service; listens carefully and checks for understanding of customer needs; demonstrates courteous actions and follows the organization’s established protocol for customer service.

Competency Level

Contributing

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - F, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - F, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - F, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Crawling - F, Reaching - F

Work Environment

Driving - Car/Truck - F, Driving - Standar/Automatic - F, Driving - Mower/Forklift - F, Night/Dark - O, Extreme noise levels - F, Extreme temperatures - F, Outside - C, Ventilation ConditionsDust - F, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - F, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - F, Ventilation ConditionsGases - F, Overtime - F

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. List of References Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you graduated from high school or received a GED?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you currently have a valid drivers license?

   • No Response
   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

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