Utility Worker

Utility 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 striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary: 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. A valid driver's license is required.

Position Information:

Posting Number - S0701

Classification Title - Building Environmental Services Technician

Overall Position Competency - Journey

Working Title - Utility Worker #006663

Position Number - 006663

FLSA - Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency - GN03 (For employment/re-employment priority purpose only)

Recruitment Range - $36,000-$37,537

Division - Budget and Finance

Department - Campus Operations

Full-Time / Part-Time - Full-Time

Months per Year - 12 Months

Time Limited Position - No

Minimum Qualifications Notice - Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills - Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Work Schedule and Hours - 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.

Posting Detail Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants - Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information). PLEASECOMPLETEALLAREASOFTHEAPPLICATION.INCOMPLETEAPPLICATIONSMAYNOTBEGIVENCONSIDERATIONINTHEREVIEWPROCESS. 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 eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Posting Date - 07/21/2026

Closing Date - 08/04/2026

Open Until Filled - No

Background/E-Verify - 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 Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification - 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.

University Safety - The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Asheville website
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • HERC
   • NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
   • UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
   • X (formerly Twitter)
   • Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
   • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References

Optional Documents:

1. DD-214
2. NGB 23A (RPAS)
3. DD256 or NGB22