Trades Technician

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.

• Painting, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, roof repairs and installation
• Fence repairs, assisting electricians and mechanics, etc. at parks and garden 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 report to appropriate parties.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Perform work during emergency/disaster situations.

• 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).

7am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday. Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.

Full-time, non-exempt

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.

• 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!

• High School Diploma or 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.

• Valid NC Driver's License
• Good driving record

New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part‑time positions with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.

Please check out our careers page at  for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.