Parks Grounds Technician: Outdoor Maintenance & Event Setup

City of Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wilmington is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain parks, athletic fields, and landscaping. You’ll mow, edge, weed eat, prune, clean shelters, and perform janitorial duties while engaging professionally with the public and staff.

Responsibilities include setting up for events, keeping records and worksheets, performing basic equipment maintenance, and assisting other departments during weather emergencies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written instructions and basic processes.
• Class C Driver’s License is required.
• Willingness to work before, during, and after emergencies or disasters.
• Basic computer literacy for timekeeping and training records.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, edge, weed eat, pick up trash, fertilize, clean facilities and turf.
• Assist with events setup and natural disaster clean up as needed.
• Open/secure facilities, operate lights, and manage sound equipment when required.
• Provide friendly customer service and support athletic team requests.

Skills

Reading instructions

Driver's License

Emergency readiness

Basic computer literacy

Job description

City of Wilmington is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain parks, athletic fields, and landscaping. You’ll mow, edge, weed eat, prune, clean shelters, and perform janitorial duties while engaging professionally with the public and staff.

Responsibilities include setting up for events, keeping records and worksheets, performing basic equipment maintenance, and assisting other departments during weather emergencies.