Grounds Worker

Salary : $35,277.79 - $43,876.76 Annually

Location : 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 202500006

Department : PARKS & RECREATION

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Definition of Work

Performs semiskilled work mowing, seeding, planting, pruning, trimming, spraying and fertilizing grass, trees, shrubs, bushes, hedges and flowers, performing a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance activities, operating, maintaining and repairing equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of public area; maintains grounds at County parks, facilities and convenience centers.
• Mows, weed eats, prunes and repairs grounds and landscaped areas; applies pesticides and herbicides.
• Removes and disposes of used tires.
• Assists with landscape design and construction at parks and County facilities.
• Constructs park amenities including trash can holders, benches, etc.
• Maintains and repairs mowers and power equipment.
• Purchases and / or informs supervisor of needed supplies, equipment, etc.
• Inspects County parks and grounds for needed maintenance repairs; performs repairs.
• Assists other County departments with tasks and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience

General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of equipment used in landscaping grounds maintenance; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in landscaping, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of or ability to acquire commercial pesticide applicator's license.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

This position is a safety sensitive position and subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with the Pender County Personnel Policy and Risk Policy.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees. These benefits include : health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.

Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

Do you have a North Carolina driver license, a valid driver license from another state due to military exemption, or the ability to obtain a North Carolina driver license within 30 days of hire?

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Salary : $35,278 - $43,877