Evening Parks Groundskeeper

New Hanover County, North Carolina; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pesticide applicator license preferred

NC Commercial Driver's License pref.

Driver's license required

Job summary

New Hanover County in Wilmington, NC, is seeking three Grounds Maintenance Worker(s) to join the Parks and Gardens Department. You will maintain county grounds using hand tools and power equipment to support parks, libraries, and county facilities.

The role requires reliable attendance, flexibility for events and emergencies, and the ability to operate heavy equipment when needed. The position offers full-time hours with a salary range for the role.

Qualifications

• Education through the 8th grade or higher with one year of relevant work experience.
• Experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowers and power equipment.
• Knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment and basic tool use.

Responsibilities

• Secures and patrols park grounds to maintain patron safety.
• Mows, edges, fertilizes, weeds, and maintains lawns and beds.
• Operates and maintains park equipment and heavy machinery as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Time management

Communication

Heavy equipment operation

Public interaction

Education

Education through 8th grade

1 year of related work experience

Landscaping/grounds maintenance experience

Job description

New Hanover County in Wilmington, NC, is seeking three Grounds Maintenance Worker(s) to join the Parks and Gardens Department. You will maintain county grounds using hand tools and power equipment to support parks, libraries, and county facilities.

The role requires reliable attendance, flexibility for events and emergencies, and the ability to operate heavy equipment when needed. The position offers full-time hours with a salary range for the role.