OEC Maintenance Associate

Monday - Sunday; (some evenings and weekends)

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Campus Recreation provides a diverse and intentional recreational program in a
safe, inclusive, and accessible environment which enhances the social, mental, and
physical well-being of the entire University community. With this mission as the focus,
Campus Recreation maintains several facilities around campus to help students stay
active. In addition to the Rams Head Recreation Center and the Student Recreation
Center, there is an indoor and outdoor pool, a number of outdoor courts for tennis,
basketball, volleyball and paddle tennis, and lighted fields for sport club practices/
matches and team intramural sports. Students have about 50 sport clubs and more
than 40 intramural sports for men's, women's, and co-rec teams; in addition to a
variety of aquatic and fitness classes/programs, expeditions, challenge course and
climbing

The selected candidate will be primarily responsible for construction, maintenance and landscape management around the Outdoor Education Center. Specific emphasis will be placed on the Disc Golf, Challenge Course programming areas and future multi-use trails.
The Disc Golf course is operated by Campus Recreation and is a drop in, free play facility open from dawn to dusk, year round as weather permits. Future multi-use trails will also be open for drop in use from dawn to dusk, year -round as weather permits
The Carolina Adventures Challenge Course program provides experiential learning opportunities to UNC students, staff and faculty, non-profit organizations, schools, churches, community groups, corporate entities, and other clientele.

Specific work duties include:
1. Create and maintain a sustainable plan for disc golf hole rotation which emphasizes erosion control measures and promotes ethical land use
2. Evaluate course conditions and all trails throughout the OEC to identify areas in need of maintenance or temporary closures
3. Rotate and reconfigure holes as necessary and where appropriate to maintain a safe and interesting disc golf course while minimizing erosion potential
4. Contribute to the installation and maintenance of trails throughout the OEC including disc golf and new multi-use trails as required
5. Plan, coordinate and complete maintenance and improvement projects throughout the OEC including new construction and ongoing projects such as:
a. Invasive species abatement
b. Installation/maintenance of erosion bars
c. Procure and distribute mulch as needed
d. Clear deadfall and maintain safe and passable trail conditions
e. Weed, seed and fertilize around new plantings associated with the retrofitted stormwater pond, pole course vines, bleacher gardens etc.
6. When practical and appropriate, coordinate volunteer groups and individuals in safe completion of improvement tasks throughout the OEC
7. Maintain cleanliness and working condition of tools and equipment
8. Coordinate and oversee any tournaments or disc golf competitions that take place on site
9. Maintain (or coordinate volunteers to) digital/online information and public announcements related to disc golf course and trail closures, upcoming events and current maintenance projects

High school diploma required.

- Strong communication skills
- Working knowledge of safe tool use
- Experience with tools including chainsaws, drills, hand tools, power tools and others

Disc golf industry knowledge
Strong communication skills
- Working knowledge of safe tool use
- Experience with tools including chainsaws, drills, hand tools, power tools and others
- Basic knowledge of plants, trees and the ability to identify poisonous or otherwise dangerous flora and fauna Disc golf industry knowledge

N/A

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.