Garden Assistant

University of North Carolina Charlotte


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Garden Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
  • Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
  • Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance

position Information

General Information

Position Number STMP15
Working Title Garden Assistant
Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Science (Col)
Work Unit Botanical Gardens
Work Location Botanical Gardens
Vacancy Open To All Candidates
Position Designation Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type Temporary – Part-time
Hours per week 16
Work Schedule
3 days a week with some weekend work
Pay Rate $16 per hour
Minimum experience/education
Experience working in outdoor environments
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Experience working in outdoor environments
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Daily Maintenance: Assist with all aspects of garden care, including planting, mowing, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and pest management (integrated pest management/pesticide Application).
  • Mechanical Maintenance: Perform basic maintenance on golf carts, tools, and equipment.
  • Facilities & Hardscaping: Build and maintain garden infrastructure, including paths, trails, fencing, bridges, and basic electrical or irrigation systems.
  • Labor: Comfortably perform heavy manual labor (lifting 40+ lbs) and outdoor tasks in extreme weather conditions.
  • Weekend work: Some weekend watering and event participation is required.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Valid Drivers License
Proposed Hire Date 05/17/2026
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment 6 months
Posting Open Date 04/16/2026
Posting Close Date 04/26/2026
Special Notes to Applicants
*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.
However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.
*Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
  • Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
  • Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other
  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

 

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