Garden Assistant
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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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
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| 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.
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| Other Work/Responsibilities |
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| Necessary Licenses or Certifications |
Valid Drivers License |
| Proposed Hire Date |
05/17/2026 |
| Contact Information |
botanicalgardens@charlotte.edu |
| Expected Length of Assignment |
6 months |
| Posting Open Date |
04/16/2026 |
| Posting Close Date |
04/26/2026 |
| Special Notes to Applicants |
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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
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Posting Specific Questions
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Apr 16, 2026