Maintenance Worker #006663

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in 2025:

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.

Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to the Academic Assistance Program for training and development and Tuition Waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.

Also, offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, on campus vaccine shots, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing personal leave and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

This position will assist in the completion of Request for Services including event set up, moving heavy furniture and equipment, and delivery of large materials from central receiving. This position will be responsible for assisting in grounds maintenance including mowing, weed eating, cleaning walkways, mulching, planting, and pruning as well as the collection of trash and recycling.

Experience in moving heavy furniture and equipment and working knowledge and ability to safely move heavy furnishings and equipment is needed in this position. Ability to work under the pressure of time and ability to be flexible in doing various types of work, including possible grounds maintenance.

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Due to the nature of position and departmental needs there will be regularly scheduled work hours on weekends, scheduled in advance. There may be changes in weekly and weekend schedule as needed. All Campus Operations staff are designated as University Critical Personnel in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.

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Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Applicants may include a cover letter, and resume.

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.

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) .

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

UNC Asheville 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.

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.

The University of North Carolina Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; 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. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 251-6605 or email to hr@unca.edu.

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