Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Salary

See Position Description

Location

New Hanover County, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600200

Department

RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Information

New Hanover County is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join the new Maintenance Division of the Recycling & Solid Waste Department.

New Hanover County is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform manual labor tasks at the county landfill with duties to include:

• Conducting routine maintenance and cleaning of heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, compactors, and loaders
• Organizing maintenance shop and assisting with inventory control
• Mowing grass, trimming using a weed eater, and accomplishing other landscaping tasks as needed to assist with site aesthetics
• Directing traffic and assisting with Customer Convenience Site operations
• Acts as back-up for heavy equipment operators once trained and certified as competent.
• Picks up wind-blown debris as needed to maintain permit compliance.

Located in coastal southeastern North Carolina, the New Hanover County Department of Environmental Management oversees one of the state's most advanced integrated solid waste disposal systems. The Department operates a recycling drop-off collection system, a Household Hazardous Waste and electronic waste collection system, a RCRA Subtitle D landfill, Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) diversion, and yard waste passive composting operations. The resulting system minimizes the use of land resources consumed for burying the waste we generate and minimizes the potential risks for contaminating the area's delicate environment.

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.

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Hours:

Work schedule will be Monday - Friday - either 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. OR 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays on a rotating schedule. Must be available to work during emergency situations.

Employment Type:

Full-time, non-exempt

Salary Information:

The hiring salary for this position starts at $17.00 hour ($35,360 year) plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

New Hanover County offers:

• 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!

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

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two (2) years of related equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Drivers License and good driving record required at time of application.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
• CDL license is a plus
• Farming experience a plus

Other Information

Applicant Information:

After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b), if this position requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the county must require the applicant to undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI for all offers of employment made after October 1, 2025. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties. Additional information on how to complete this required check will be provided to the selected candidate after an offer of employment is accepted.

New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include

• Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• 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, vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Employee assistance program;
• 100% employer paid long term disability;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click here.

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

Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.

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Do you have two (2) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have past experience working at a recycling or landfill facility?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you eligible to obtain a NC Drivers License?

• Yes
• No
• n/a - already have NC DL

05

Do you have a North Carolina CDL, Class B Drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you had your drivers license suspended or revoked for any reason in the last three years?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you had 2 or more driving violation tickets in the previous 12 months or 3 or more in the previous 25 months? *Please note: Answering yes to this question will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for the position.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you understand the work schedule for this position includes working Saturdays on assigned rotation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer New Hanover County

Address 230 Government Center Drive - Suite 135

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403

Phone 910-798-7178

910-798-7178

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nhc