Parks Grounds Lead: Landscaping & Irrigation Supervisor

New Hanover County

Wilmington (NC)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 69,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k contributions

NC Retirement system

Flex time & telework availability

Paid sick & personal leave

Parental leave

Health, dental & vision insurance

Onsite wellness center

Professional development

Job summary

New Hanover County Parks & Gardens is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team in maintaining safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing parks and facilities. The role requires strong landscaping knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to manage turf, irrigation, and pest programs.

Ideal candidates bring leadership skills, a cooperative spirit, and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible supervisory, landscaping, irrigation, pesticide application or related experience.
Good driving record.

Responsibilities

Supervise a crew within the county-wide Parks and Gardens system, assigning and monitoring work.
Coordinate turf management, pest management, and fertilization programs.
Determine and recommend equipment/supply needs.
Conduct staff training.
Maintain records on safety issues and chemical inventory.
Oversee landscape and irrigation plan design and implementation including inspecting drawings and applying applicable regulatory provisions.
Act as a liaison with administration, contractors, volunteers and guest services staff.
Schedule and manage event setup and preparation with attention to multi-month deadlines.
Work flexible hours including after hours and weekends; on-call as required.
Attend to emergencies and disasters as needed.