Grounds Maintenance Worker

Posting number: 202600107

Department: PARKS & GARDENS

Job classification: Grounds Maintenance Worker

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks, Grounds & Landscaping

Summary

New Hanover County is looking for three Grounds Maintenance Workers 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.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• 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. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES
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. 

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.    

 
 
Work schedule:
Work Schedules for each of these positions include:

• Opening #1 
  • Saturday 6AM-4:30PM
  • Sunday 6AM-4:30PM
  • Monday 6AM-4:30PM
  • Tuesday 6AM-4:30PM
• Opening #2
  • Tuesday 6AM-4:30PM
  • Wednesday 12PM-10:30PM
  • Thursday 12PM-10:30PM
  • Friday 12PM-10:30PM
• Opening #3
  • Monday - Friday 6AM-2:30PM

Park assignment is subject to change. Work hours may include dayshift, nightshift, weekends, holidays, and special events. Must be flexible to work special events on an as needed basis, which may occur on weekends, evenings, and holiday. All Co