Groundsworker
Salary
$46,995.00 - $65,772.00 Annually
Location
Pullen Park Community Center 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00740
Department
PRCR - Parks-Engagement
Opening Date
10/30/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Hiring Range
$46,995.00 - $56,333.00
Job Description
The PRCR Department plays a leading role in the quality of life and character of the Capital City. With nearly 10,000 acres of land, 220 parks, and 120 miles of greenway trails, the Department provides a wide range of facilities, amenities, and programs that support the social, cultural, mental, and physical well-being of citizens. The Department is guided by a comprehensive 20-year System Plan that identifies the overall vision of Bringing People to Parks and Parks to People.
The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is seeking candidates who align with the Citys values, is team-oriented, and a leader with passion and vision for parks and serving the community.
This Groundsworker position will focus on providing exceptional experience for our park patrons throughout Destination Parks. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with passion and vision for parks management. This position will be expected to conduct all aspects of high-level grounds maintenance.
The primary role for this position is to serve and assist within the Parks Maintenance crew at Pullen Park and Raleigh Rose Garden.
About Us:
Pullen Park, the first public park in North Carolina established in 1887, is the 5th oldest operating amusement park in the United States. Sitting on more than 66 rolling acres Pullen Park is comprised of several historic and popular destination sites.
The Raleigh Rose Garden boasts over 1200 roses and 60 varieties with hybrid teas, floribundas, grandifloras, miniatures, and antiques. It is a popular site for weddings and shares property with the Raleigh Little Theatre and outdoor amphitheater.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
General grounds maintenance duties with assignment varying dependent upon season; mowing, planting, weeding, raking, and pruning as well as raking leaves and/or operates a leaf blower
Pick up trash and litter; remove large debris including decommissioned park furnishings, illegally dumped items and storm debris
Places and spreads soil, mulch, and compost throughout city grounds
Assists crews with planting, flower bed weeding, tree pruning, seeding, watering and preparing for weed control product applications
Keeps trucks and equipment clean and orderly; maintains and keeps tools and equipment organized
Performs and assists with equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
Assist with pesticide applications by acting as a spotter for the applicator
Other responsibilities may include:
Assists the City in cleanup and repair during inclement weather situations
May require working extended hours and weekends during storm events
Assist with volunteer events such as plantings, mulching, invasive removal, etc
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; Less than 1 year experience in groundskeeping, maintenance or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licensing and Certifications:
Additional Information
Knowledge Of:
Parks maintenance practices including planting, watering, pruning, mowing, trimming, mulching, litter removal and leaf management
Preventative equipment maintenance, including replacing worn or damaged parts, sharpening blades, and greasing machinery
Repair work and preventative maintenance on and installation of tables, benches, fences, signs, etc
Safe general work practices include appropriate PPE use and situational awareness
Skill In:
Safely operating and maintaining grounds machinery, including push, stand on and zero-turn mowers, Ventrac tractor and implements, standard tractor and implements, string trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, and other mechanical landscape tools used in grounds maintenance
Assisting crew in safely applying pesticides, bed preparation, landscape installations, and removal of invasive plants
Assisting crew installing and watering plants including punning trees and shrubs, sodding, seeding, topdressing, aerating, and/or other turf renovation practices
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills to appropriately and positively interact with coworkers, supervisors, and the public
ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor and office environment, street environment (near moving traffic) and in or around vehicles. Employees may occasionally work on a construction site, in a warehouse environment, and shop environment.
Work Exposures:
There is occasional exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction).
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
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How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in groundskeeping, maintenance or a related field?
03
Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question
Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address 222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Website https://raleighnc.gov
| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Salary | $46,995–$65,772 Per Year |
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