Top 16 Grounds maintenance worker Jobs in Wilmington Nc

Grounds Maintenance Worker
New Hanover County —Wilmington, NC
- $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
- CDL
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Sports & Recreational Turf Worker (Temporary)
University of North Carolina Wilmington —Wilmington, NC
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
Parks Maintenance Crew Leader
Town of Wrightsville Beach —Wrightsville Beach, NC
- $47,109 - $76,516 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Part-time Custodian and Grounds Worker
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) —Wilmington, NC
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
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Resort Maintenance Technician
Trailborn Surf & Sound —Wrightsville Beach, NC
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Extended hours
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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Building Maintenance Manager-WILM
Empire Distributors —Wilmington, NC
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Maintenance Technician
HAMPTON INN & SUITES - CAROLINA BEACH —Carolina Beach, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
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Maintenance Technician II
Hawthorne Residential Partners —Leland, NC
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Maintenance Supervisor
PeakMade Real Estate —Wilmington, NC
- $27 - $29 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
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New Hanover County —Wilmington, NC
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Grounds Maintenance Worker

New Hanover County -
Wilmington, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$17 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Flextime
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Grounds edging
Weed control
Heavy lifting
Removing debris
Equipment repair
Outdoor work experience
Vehicle cleanliness maintenance
Trimming (gardening technique)
Commercial truck driving
Mops
Outdoor debris cleaning
CDL
Park infrastructure maintenance
Patrolling
Irrigation system repair projects
Middle school education
Stocking
Power tools
Construction experience
Backhoe operation
1 year
Pest control chemical handling
Traffic control
Hand tools
Restroom cleaning
Pesticide Applicator's License
Routine maintenance projects
Communication skills
Entry level
Time management

Full Job Description

Position Information

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. 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.

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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 County employees are required to work during emergency situations.

Employment Type:
Full-time, non-exempt

Salary Information:
The minimum hiring salary for this position is $17.00/hr., $35,360/year, plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

New Hanover County offers:

Employer paid 401k contributions;
Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
Paid parental leave;
Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
And so much more!

Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

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.

Physical Requirements:

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.

What will make your application stand out:

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

Licenses/Certifications

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.
NC Commercial Driver's License preferred
Pesticide Applicator's License preferred (Zone 3)

Other Information

Applicant Information:
After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b), if this position requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the county must require the applicant to undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI for all offers of employment made after October 1, 2025. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties. Additional information on how to complete this required check will be provided to the selected candidate after an offer of employment is accepted.

New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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