Parks Groundskeeper - Evening Shift

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

Job summary

New Hanover County is seeking three Grounds Maintenance Worker positions in the Parks and Gardens Department. The team maintains County grounds with hand tools and power equipment, supporting parks, libraries, and facilities.

Roles are full-time, non-exempt, with a 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. schedule. Applicants should have education through the 8th grade and some related experience, plus a valid NC driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• Education through the 8th grade and one year of experience performing essential duties.
• Experience in landscaping and ground maintenance with mowers and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Secures and patrols park grounds to maintain patron safety.
• Mows, edges, plants sod, and applies fertilizers as needed.
• Maintains trees, shrubs, flower beds, and applies herbicides.
• Disposes of trash and cleans park restrooms and facilities.
• Operates heavy equipment and assists with irrigation systems.
• Transports and installs equipment for events and maintains trucks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowing/edging

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle driving

Safety awareness

Education

8th grade education

1 year experience in grounds maintenance

Tools

Mowers

Power equipment

Tractors

Irrigation equipment

Job description

New Hanover County is seeking three Grounds Maintenance Worker positions in the Parks and Gardens Department. The team maintains County grounds with hand tools and power equipment, supporting parks, libraries, and facilities.

Roles are full-time, non-exempt, with a 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. schedule. Applicants should have education through the 8th grade and some related experience, plus a valid NC driver's license preferred.