Salary: $20.50 Hourly Location : Public Works, 1018 Driftwood Drive, Manteo, NC Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2026-00846 Department: Grounds Maintenance Opening Date: 04/20/2026 About the Position This is a part-time position. Performs manual work performing grounds maintenance at County facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Job Duties
- Mows, trims and edges grass on all County grounds; weeds flower and shrub beds; cuts back and prunes trees and shrubs.
- Prepares beds for fertilizer, planting, seeding and mulch; loads and transports plants and materials to the jobsite; plants trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Keeps walks and paths clear and tidy; keeps roadside clean.
- Performs regularly scheduled lawn mower maintenance.
- Cleans and maintains shop area.
- Assists with irrigation repair.
- Performs storm cleanup and snow removal as required.
Position Qualifications General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of equipment used in landscaping grounds maintenance; skill in the use of tools and equipment to which assigned; ability to perform labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to follow instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates and others. Education, Experience and Supplemental Information High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in grounds maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Equal Opportunity Statement Dare County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you consideration for employment. Dare County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A competitive benefits package is provided:
- 12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 3 paid personal leave days
- Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
- Life Insurance
- Local Government Retirement System
- Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 401K Plan
- Longevity Pay Plan
- Employee Assistance Counseling Program
- Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
- Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life
Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction. Note: Part-time positions do not include benefits. If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits.
