Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
New Hanover County Parks & Gardens is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to help provide safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing parks and facilities. The department maintains more than 2,900 acres, including parks and athletic facilities, Airlie Gardens, public school grounds, and County-owned non-park facilities. The role supervises a crew across the county-wide Parks and Gardens system and supports the department’s mission to enrich community life and promote healthier lifestyles. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, availability for emergency and disaster work, and flexibility to support events, including some after-hours and weekend events. The posted schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, or a related field, plus 3 years of progressively responsible supervisory, landscaping, irrigation, pesticide application, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Good driving record.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
- North Carolina Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Nice To Haves
- North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License.
- Landscape Technician License.
- North Carolina Plant Professional credential.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a crew across the county-wide Parks and Gardens system, including assigning and monitoring work.
- Coordinate turf management, pest management, and fertilization programs.
- Determine and recommend equipment and supply needs.
- Conduct staff training.
- Maintain records on safety issues and chemical inventory.
- Oversee landscape and irrigation plan design and implementation, including inspecting drawings, applying applicable regulatory provisions, transporting and operating heavy equipment, and directing installation and maintenance.
- Act as a liaison with administration, contractors, volunteers, and guest services staff.
- Schedule and manage event setup and preparation, meeting hard deadlines, including events requiring multi-month preparation.
- Work events that may occur after hours and on weekends, and participate in mandatory rotating on-call coverage.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance and meet scheduling needs as required by the County.
- Perform work during emergency and disaster situations.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Benefits
- Employer-paid 401(k) contributions.
- Retirement plan through the North Carolina Retirement System.
- Flex time and telework availability, depending on position.
- Paid sick and personal leave.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid community services leave.
- Education leave to obtain a degree within the employee’s line of work.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other insurance options.
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center.
- Professional development trainings and leadership initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
