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Grounds Technician

City of Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

The purpose of this position is to maintain City grounds providing a safe and clean environment for visitors to the City’s parks and facilities. This is accomplished by performing all landscape maintenance tasks, custodial duties, trash and debris removal, communicating with citizens and using all hand and power tools used routinely in parks and landscape maintenance. Other duties include assisting in preparing grounds for special events, cleaning up after natural disasters, and supporting other department needs.

Typical Tasks

Performs general maintenance by mowing grass, edging, weed eating, picking up trash, applying pesticides, trimming landscape, cleaning bathrooms and shelters, removing trash cans, watering, and fertilizing.
  • Opens and secures facilities by operating alarm system, locking doors and gates, turning off and on stadium lights, and operating sound equipment and scoreboards.
  • Assists with special projects by setting up for events, and assisting with natural disaster clean up.

Qualifications

Qualifications:


  • Ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.
  • Class C Driver’s License.
  • Ability to work before, during, and after emergencies and/or natural disasters.
  • Basic computer literacy as necessitated for timekeeping, performance documentation and online training.
Notes: Driving and criminal history checks required for the selected candidate. Selected candidate will also be required to complete a post-offer drug screen

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position generally requires working outdoors.

Our Core Values:

INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY


Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.


What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance many other insurance options
  • Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
  • Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
  • Paid sick and vacation leave 13 paid holidays per year
  • 6-weeks paid parental leave
  • Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
  • Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
  • Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
  • Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

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