Grounds Maintenance Worker at New Hanover County

Compensation

$17 – $35,360/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Posted: May 17, 2026

Description

New Hanover County is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to manage and maintain the grounds of County-owned properties, including parks, gardens, and facilities. Responsibilities involve securing park grounds, planting, mowing, pruning, applying fertilizers and herbicides, disposing of waste, cleaning restrooms, performing construction and repair work, operating heavy equipment, and assisting with special events.

Required Skills

Hand tools
Power equipment
Planting sod and grass seed
Mowing
Weeding
Edging sidewalks
Applying fertilizers
Pruning and trimming
Trash disposal
Cleaning restroom supplies
Construction and repair
Operating heavy equipment
Irrigation system installation and repair
Equipment installation
Tool and equipment maintenance
Fluid monitoring and equipment cleaning
Special event assistance
Truck operations and maintenance

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 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.