Location : Wilmington, NC Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 23-00094 Department: Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 10/04/2024 Closing Date: 10/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings: Driving History Check Criminal History Check Drug Screen Hiring Salary: $16.55 Full Salary Range: $16.55 - $24.83 Working Hours: Note: This postilion will be required to work Saturdays and Sundays. Holiday work required. The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Description$500 Sign-on Bonus **Only eligible for Parks and Landscape positions** The purpose of this position is to provide a safe and clean environment for visitors to the City of Wilmington's park system. This is accomplished by performing custodial duties and debris removal, communicating with citizens and using all hand and power tools used routinely in parks and landscape maintenance. Other duties include assisting in preparing grounds for special events, cleaning up after natural disasters, and supporting other department needs. $500 Sign-on Bonus Details :
- To be paid to new Parks and Landscape Grounds Technicians hired between June and September 2024; or until all positions are filled.
- The sign-on bonus will be distributed in two payments:
- $250 - to be received on the employee's first paycheck.
- $250 - to be received the first pay period following 90 days of employment.
Typical Tasks Perform general maintenance by picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms and shelters, removing trash cans, watering, and fertilizing. Provide customer service to the public by working with citizens to meet their needs. Assist with special projects by setting up for events, and assisting with natural disaster clean up. QualificationsRequired Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED. Other Requirements: Class C Driver's License. Basic computer skills needed for daily activities of timekeeping, performance documentation and online training. Notes: Driving and criminal history checks required for the selected candidate. Selected candidate will also be required to complete a post-offer drug screen Supplemental InformationPhysical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Working Conditions: This position generally works outdoors. Our Core Values:INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITYOur 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
- 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 30 days of employment 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 30 days of employment. 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?
02 Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None - N/A
03 Do you have any years of experience performing custodial work, grounds maintenance and/or facility maintenance?
- I have no experience
- 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
04 Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering N/A' or See Resume/Application does not qualify as an acceptable response. 05 Do you understand that this is a part-time position, which requires work on the weekends & holidays?
06 Do you understand that this position is considered essential to the operations of the City and may be required to perform work before, during and after inclement weather or other emergency situations?
07 If you were referred by a current Parks, Landscape, & Forestry Division employee, please provide their name and email Required Question