Facilities Technician - Parks & Landscaping

Location : Wilmington, NC Job Type: Full Time-Regular Job Number: FY26-00106 Department: Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 02/19/2026 Closing Date: 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings: Driving History Check Criminal History Check Drug Screen Post Offer Employment Testing Approved Hiring Salary/Range: $18.26 Full Salary Range: $18.26 - $28.31 Working Hours: Thursday - Monday; 7:00-3:30. Weekends required The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Description Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in keeping public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming? The city is looking for a Facilities Technician in their Parks and Landscaping Department to assist in the installation, inspection, and ongoing maintenance of amenities in City parks and public facilities. Responsibilities include inspecting playgrounds; performing repairs and preventative maintenance; removing graffiti; cleaning courts; painting; collecting trash; replacing parts on equipment and seating areas; replenishing mulch and sod; and completing inspection reports. Additional duties include general landscaping tasks, debris removal, assisting during natural disasters, preparing for special events, and providing support to other City departments as needed. Typical TasksMaintain designated City facilities and park areas by inspecting playgrounds and amenities to ensure safety and cleanliness. Perform routine maintenance tasks, including graffiti removal, painting, cleaning courts, marking athletic fields, and collecting trash and debris. Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance on playground equipment, seating areas, and related facilities, including replacing parts as needed. Maintain landscaped areas by replacing mulch and sod and performing general landscaping duties. Complete required inspection reports and documentation on a weekly basis. Assist with irrigation, special projects, and maintenance activities as assigned. Support other City departments, assist with special events, and provide aid during natural disasters as needed. QualificationsEducation and Experience : High School Diploma or GED and minimum of six months relevant experience maintaining landscapes and/or amenities Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license. Ability to use an assortment of power tools used in landscape maintenance Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions This position will also be required to work weekends as well as before, during and after emergency situations (including inclement weather Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will generally work outdoors in a variety of conditions. 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 Free on-site city gym access 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. Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week. Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage. Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase. Retirement: - NC Local Government Retirement System -All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period. - Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines. Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually): - Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year - Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year. - Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually - Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA). Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis. Miscellaneous: - Tuition reimbursement - Employee Assistance Program - Short & Long Term Disability - Cancer & Critical Illness - Accident Insurance - Whole Life Insurance - Credit Union membership Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date. This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at for more information.01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes 02 Do you have a valid Drivers License? Yes No 03 Which best describes your highest level of education? High School Diploma or GED Vocational/Technical Training or Certificate Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree None - N/A 04 How many years of experience do you have repairing and maintaining landscape and/or amenities? I have no experience less than 6 months year More than 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more 05 The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04