Trades Technician

Salary : $36,325.00 - $61,751.00 Annually Location : Wilmington, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600026 Department: PARKS & GARDENS Opening Date: 02/25/2026 Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Position Information New Hanover County is looking for a Trades Technician with the Parks and Gardens Department to assist in our goal of providing safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing parks and facilities to the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County. 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, public school grounds 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, but are not limited to: Painting, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, roof repairs and installation Fence repairs, assisting electricians and mechanic, etc. at parks and gardens facilities to include picnic shelters, restrooms, playgrounds, walkways, foot bridges, gazebos, press boxes Maintain tools and equipment. Calculate amount of materials necessary to perform tasks and reports to appropriate parties. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. Perform work during emergency/disaster situations. Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Ability to use power tools ( saws, chainsaw, drills, nail guns, etc.) . Ability and comfort using and standing on ladders. Knowledge and experience operating equipment ( tractors, skid steer, loaders, etc). 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 affect 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. Hours: 7am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations. Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt Salary Information: The hiring range for this position is $36,325.00 - $49,038.00 annually. 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 for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work. QualificationsRequired Education and Experience: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and one year of related maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licenses/CertificationsValid NC Driver's License Good driving record Other InformationApplicant 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. New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions); Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system; 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, vision insurance + many other insurance options; Employee assistance program; 100% employer paid long term disability; Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist; Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; Opportunities to make a difference in your community; And so much more! Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work. Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits. 01 Do you you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Indicate your length of maintenance experience: No maintenance experience 1 year but fewer than 3 years of maintenance experience 3 years but fewer than 5 years of maintenance experience 5 or more years of maintenance experience 03 Please identify the maintenance repair areas that you have experience in: painting plumbing roof and soffit drywall and siding doors and locks windows cabinets and furnishings 04 Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's license? Yes No 05 Have you had 2 or more driving violation tickets in the previous 12 months or 3 or more in the previous 25 months? Please note: Answering yes to this question will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for the position. Yes No 06 Have you had your driver's license suspended for any reason in the last five years? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04