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Job Summary/Scope
Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches. The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers' minor league team starting in 2026. Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish. Rec Aide 1- Groundskeeper
This is an entry level position that assists in the upkeep of the grounds for Parks, Greenways, Pools, and Athletic Fields. Rec Aide 2- Groundskeeper
This position assists in the upkeep of the grounds for Parks, Greenways, Pools, and Athletic Fields. This position is a key holder and is the contact person on weekends. He also supervises Rec Aide- Groundskeeper I during weekend shifts. Rec Aide 3- Groundskeeper
This position assists in the upkeep of the grounds for Parks, Greenways, Pools, and Athletic Fields. This position is required to be able to operate city truck and trailer for mowers, coordinate shelter cleanup around weekend rentals schedule, perform safety site inspections of parks, and make minor bathrooms repairs. Rec Aide 4- Groundskeeper
This position assists in the upkeep of the grounds for Parks, Greenways, Pools, and Athletic Fields. This position meets all the requirement of Rec Aide Groundskeeper II, however, has the ability to handle athletic events, handle significant bathrooms issues, make minor repairs to scoreboards, make minor repairs to shelters. Job Responsibilities
Rec Aide 1- Groundskeeper $8.00/hr Major Duties Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: Mowing Parks, Right of Ways, Greenways Athletic Field Maintenance Weed-eating and edging Leaf and debris removal General park maintenance Supervisory/Management Responsibility None Rec Aide 2- Groundskeeper $10.00/hr Major Duties Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: Mowing Parks, Right of Ways, Greenways Athletic Field Maintenance Weed-eating and edging Leaf and debris removal General park maintenance Supervisory/Management Responsibility Supervises Rec Aide- Groundskeeper I Rec Aide 3- Groundskeeper $12.00/hr Major Duties Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: Mowing Parks, Right of Ways, Greenways Athletic Field Maintenance Weed-eating and edging Leaf and debris removal General park maintenance Supervisory/Management Responsibility Will be required to supervise Rec Aide- Groundskeepers I & II on weekend shifts. Rec Aide 4- Groundskeeper $15.00/hr Major Duties Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: Mowing Parks, Right of Ways, Greenways Athletic Field Maintenance Weed-eating and edging Leaf and debris removal General park maintenance Supervisory/Management Responsibility Will be required to supervise Rec Aide- Groundskeepers I- III on weekend shifts, communicate with Athletic Staff and respond to citizens' complaints from dispatch. Minimum Qualifications
Rec Aide 1- Groundskeeper Experience/Education Requirements Willing to work outside during extreme weather conditions Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule with preference to those available to work shifts Monday Sunday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Rec Aide 2- Groundskeeper Experience/Education Requirements Minimum of 1-year experience in Park Maintenance or related field Willing to work outside during extreme weather conditions Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule with preference to those available to work shifts Monday Sunday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Rec Aide 3- Groundskeeper Experience/Education Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience in Park Maintenance or related field Willing to work outside during extreme weather conditions Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule with preference to those available to work shifts Monday Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Rec Aide 4- Groundskeeper Experience/Education Requirements Minimum of 5 years' experience in Park Maintenance or related field Willing to work outside during extreme weather conditions Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule with preference to those available to work shifts Monday Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Work Environment/Physical Demands
Must be able to perform daily tasks which include the following bodily movements: sits, stand, reach, turn, climb, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, push and pull frequently, grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate machines and equipment, and strength to safely perform lifting and carrying of items up to but not limited to at least 50 pounds. This is a temporary part-time position and there are no benefits designated for such.
Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches. The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers' minor league team starting in 2026. Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish. Rec Aide 1- Groundskeeper
This is an entry level position that assists in the upkeep of the grounds for Parks, Greenways, Pools, and Athletic Fields. Rec Aide 2- Groundskeeper
This position assists in the upkeep of the grounds for Parks, Greenways, Pools, and Athletic Fields. This position is a key holder and is the contact person on weekends. He also supervises Rec Aide- Groundskeeper I during weekend shifts. Rec Aide 3- Groundskeeper
This position assists in the upkeep of the grounds for Parks, Greenways, Pools, and Athletic Fields. This position is required to be able to operate city truck and trailer for mowers, coordinate shelter cleanup around weekend rentals schedule, perform safety site inspections of parks, and make minor bathrooms repairs. Rec Aide 4- Groundskeeper
This position assists in the upkeep of the grounds for Parks, Greenways, Pools, and Athletic Fields. This position meets all the requirement of Rec Aide Groundskeeper II, however, has the ability to handle athletic events, handle significant bathrooms issues, make minor repairs to scoreboards, make minor repairs to shelters. Job Responsibilities
Rec Aide 1- Groundskeeper $8.00/hr Major Duties Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: Mowing Parks, Right of Ways, Greenways Athletic Field Maintenance Weed-eating and edging Leaf and debris removal General park maintenance Supervisory/Management Responsibility None Rec Aide 2- Groundskeeper $10.00/hr Major Duties Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: Mowing Parks, Right of Ways, Greenways Athletic Field Maintenance Weed-eating and edging Leaf and debris removal General park maintenance Supervisory/Management Responsibility Supervises Rec Aide- Groundskeeper I Rec Aide 3- Groundskeeper $12.00/hr Major Duties Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: Mowing Parks, Right of Ways, Greenways Athletic Field Maintenance Weed-eating and edging Leaf and debris removal General park maintenance Supervisory/Management Responsibility Will be required to supervise Rec Aide- Groundskeepers I & II on weekend shifts. Rec Aide 4- Groundskeeper $15.00/hr Major Duties Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to: Mowing Parks, Right of Ways, Greenways Athletic Field Maintenance Weed-eating and edging Leaf and debris removal General park maintenance Supervisory/Management Responsibility Will be required to supervise Rec Aide- Groundskeepers I- III on weekend shifts, communicate with Athletic Staff and respond to citizens' complaints from dispatch. Minimum Qualifications
Rec Aide 1- Groundskeeper Experience/Education Requirements Willing to work outside during extreme weather conditions Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule with preference to those available to work shifts Monday Sunday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Rec Aide 2- Groundskeeper Experience/Education Requirements Minimum of 1-year experience in Park Maintenance or related field Willing to work outside during extreme weather conditions Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule with preference to those available to work shifts Monday Sunday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Rec Aide 3- Groundskeeper Experience/Education Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience in Park Maintenance or related field Willing to work outside during extreme weather conditions Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule with preference to those available to work shifts Monday Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Rec Aide 4- Groundskeeper Experience/Education Requirements Minimum of 5 years' experience in Park Maintenance or related field Willing to work outside during extreme weather conditions Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule with preference to those available to work shifts Monday Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM. Work Environment/Physical Demands
Must be able to perform daily tasks which include the following bodily movements: sits, stand, reach, turn, climb, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, push and pull frequently, grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate machines and equipment, and strength to safely perform lifting and carrying of items up to but not limited to at least 50 pounds. This is a temporary part-time position and there are no benefits designated for such.