Parks Maintenance Lead — Grounds & Turf Specialist

townofwrightsvillebeach.com; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with match

Vacation leave

Sick leave

12 paid holidays

Overtime pay

Tuition reimbursement

Probationary raise

Job summary

The Town of Wrightsville Beach is seeking a groundskeeper to perform landscaping and turf maintenance outdoors. The role requires safe operation of equipment, adherence to safety standards, and smooth interaction with the public.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, related experience, NC driver’s license, and pesticide licensing or willingness to obtain it. A Lift Training Certification is required; overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Considerable related experience with landscaping and turf management training.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work independently, and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and the public.
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• A North Carolina Turf and Ornamentals pesticide license, or willingness to obtain it.
• Lift Training Certification.
• Physically demanding role with heavy manual work and time outdoors.

Skills

Clear communication

Independent work

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Equipment operation

Safety standards

Lift training certification

Job description

The Town of Wrightsville Beach is seeking a groundskeeper to perform landscaping and turf maintenance outdoors. The role requires safe operation of equipment, adherence to safety standards, and smooth interaction with the public.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, related experience, NC driver’s license, and pesticide licensing or willingness to obtain it. A Lift Training Certification is required; overtime may apply.