Landscape Specialist

Job Summary/Scope

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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. Our downtown ballpark proudly serves as the home of the Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate. The team celebrated its inaugural Opening Night on April 14, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for our community and downtown district.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $42,942.69 (minimum salary) to $59,138.61 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.

The purpose of this position is to provide needed landscaping, care and maintenance to the City's plant beds and turf areas in all City Parks, Athletic Facilities, Downtown and all other City Facilities.

The work consists of varied supervisory and technical duties.

Job Responsibilities

Major Duties

• Performs and coordinates landscape and turf areas in various areas of the city.
• Performs daily work duties and oversees staff
• Performs maintenance on turf and landscape equipment.
• Performs inspections of equipment used in working on landscape and turf areas and provides maintenance and repair.
• Performs all duties involved with landscape and turf areas in the downtown area and other city facilities.
• Provides scheduling of maintenance on landscape and turf areas.
• Operates machinery, mowers, tractors and other equipment relevant to landscape and turf areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Guidelines

• Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, Parks and Recreation Policy Manual, and relevant city, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
  
  

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• The position has direct supervision over Operators and Technicians in the Parks Department.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a an Associate's Degree in horticulture, turf grass management, or a related field and 3-5 years of closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a municipal or private recreation setting, which include supervision and administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training;
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.
• A valid North Carolina Driver's License required and endorsement CDL Class A within 12 months required..
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification is required
• Pesticide License, Certified Pool Operator, Certified Reclaimed Water Applicator, Certified Playground Inspector and Certified GCSAA or STMA Ball Filed Manager preferred
  
  

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the standards, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the maintenance and care of landscape and turf areas.
• Must have a minimum of a two year degree in Turf and Ornamentals and 5 years' experience.
• Knowledge of the equipment needed for care of landscape and turf areas.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Skill in the operation of such equipment as a tractor, Gator or other applicable machinery.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• The work is typically performed outdoors, and occasionally in cold or inclement weather, while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking.
• The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals,.
• The employee is required to use protective devices such as masks, gloves, or goggles.
• The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
  
  

Benefits

The City of Wilson is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays (maximum 12 per year)
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• 5% 401(k) contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• Paid Life Insurance
• MD Live (Cigna's Telehealth)
• Supplementary benefits including critical care, cancer, accident, medical bridge, long and short term disability and term and whole life insurance.