Grounds Maintenance Worker

New Hanover County•Wilmington, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

New Hanover County is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Worker to join the Parks and Gardens Department. This position maintains grounds of County-owned property using various hand tools and power equipment. The Parks & Gardens Department's mission is to maintain and operate parks and facilities that enrich the lives of the community and promote an overall healthier lifestyle. The department manages and maintains over 2,900 acres including parks & athletic facilities, historic Airlie Gardens, and County-owned non-park facilities such as the county libraries, the Cape Fear Museum, NHC Jail and Fire Stations.

Requirements

Demonstrates strong time management abilities to efficiently complete tasks within established deadlines.
Possesses effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, and the public, ensuring clear exchange of information and understanding of work instructions.
Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance techniques, and techniques for safe operation of heavy equipment.
Skilled in driving a vehicle; operating heavy equipment; using hand and power tools; spreading grass seed; removing weeds; transporting and installing landscape materials; mowing and maintaining grass; applying fertilizers and herbicides.
Education through the 8th grade and one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Experience in landscaping and ground maintenance/repair that includes the operation of mowers, power and equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Standing for most hours in an outdoor work environment with exposure to varying temperature and/or weather conditions.
Frequent heavy lifting of heavy trash bags and bins.
Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required by first date of employment with good driving record.

Nice To Haves

NC Commercial Driver's License preferred
Pesticide Applicator's License preferred (Zone 3)
Pesticide applicators license (preferred)
Proficiency in using various hand tools and power equipment to mow, mulch, place sod, fertilize, spray, rake, trim, and remove debris

Responsibilities

Secures and patrols park grounds to maintain patron safety.
Maintains grounds by planting sod and grass seed, mowing, weed eating, edging sidewalks, and applying appropriate fertilizers.
Maintains trees, shrubs, and flower beds, plants, prunes, trims, removes weeds, and applies appropriate herbicides.
Disposes of trash and picks up debris on parks grounds and playing fields.
Cleans and restocks supplies for the public restrooms in parks. This includes cleaning the sinks, toilets, urinals, doors, walls and mopping of floors.
Performs construction and repair work in certain areas, operates heavy equipment such as backhoes and tractors, builds and repairs irrigation systems, and installs equipment when necessary.
Performs routine maintenance and repair work on tools and equipment, and monitors fluid levels and cleans equipment.
Assists with special events, transports, and installs special equipment and signage, and directs traffic during events.
Operates and maintains the cleanliness of assigned work truck.
Performs work with regular and predictable attendance consistently meeting the scheduling needs as required by the county.
Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.