Job Description

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Pleasant Park Attendant

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $24.96 - 30.58

WORK LOCATION: 2241 Recreation Drive, Pleasant Park Maintenance Shop, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE: Part-time (20-30 hrs per week with pro rated benefits) Sunday-Wednesday, rotating every week between 6am-2pm and 2:30pm-10:30pm)

POSTING CLOSING DATE: TBD

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Join our team and help keep our Town’s parks vibrant, welcoming, and safe for all! In this hands‑on role, you’ll be an essential part of maintaining beautiful park grounds, picnic shelters, and restrooms while ensuring visitors enjoy clean, well‑kept spaces every day. Your work will include opening and closing facilities, setting up and breaking down equipment for community programs, and patrolling trails to answer questions and support a positive, safe visitor experience. If you enjoy working outdoors in all seasons, staying active, and contributing to a community‑focused environment, this position offers a rewarding blend of routine tasks and meaningful public interaction. This is an ideal opportunity for someone reliable, energetic, and committed to keeping our parks a place residents are proud to enjoy.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Locks and unlocks gates to the park and restrooms at park opening and closing times.
• Cleans restroom toilets and sinks; mops and sweeps bathroom floors; empties trash.
• Checks properties on a scheduled basis to ensure park and ground safety and cleanliness; picks up trash and litter; change trash and dog bags at parks, dog parks and greenways.
• Sets up tables and chairs and other materials for programs in Community Center and Cultural Arts Center and for special events and meetings. Also handles trash/recycling removal and general cleanup before, during and after events.
• Checks-in and checks-out picnic shelter rentals; ensures cleanliness of rental spaces.
• Patrols park grounds and greenways to ensure visitor safety and to answer questions and provide information to the general public.
• Informs park visitors when they are out of compliance with park policies and rules; notifies Police if necessary to maintain order in the parks and facilities.
• Conducts playground inspections for safety; documents findings and refers to park operations staff for needed repairs.
• Conduct and lead park education programs as assigned.
• Assists with snow and ice removal and works with other Town departments as needed and assigned.
• Maintains records of work activities.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of less than one (1) year of experience.

WITH...

• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques applied in unskilled building and grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
• Some knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal with the public in a firm and tactful manner.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and projects and take initiative to ensure park cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to maintain records of work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

· Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

· 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

· Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee

· Traditional sick and vacation leave

· 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

· $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

· Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave

· 13 paid holidays

· Longevity pay

· Tuition assistance

· Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.