LSE Park Attendant

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

LSE Park Attendant

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $17.00/hr

WORK LOCATION: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Weekend and weekday hours available approximately 20 hours per week.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.

JOB OPENINGS: 7

This is a part-time non-benefited position defined as working less than 1,000 hours per year, approximately 20 hours per week.

This position does not qualify for benefits.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

An employee in this class performs routine tasks in the upkeep and maintenance of Town park grounds, picnic shelters and restrooms to include opening and closing the parks and restrooms; set up and break down of chairs and tables for recreational activities, and patrolling park trails and facilities to answer questions and ensure safety of park visitors. Employees are subject to hazards in parks maintenance work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as noise, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, atmospheric conditions and oils. Employees may work week day, night or weekend hours.

Work is performed under regular supervision and reviewed for timely completion of assignments and public acceptance of work quality.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Performs routine duties including but not limited to: opening and/or closing park gates.

• Unlocking/locking restrooms.

• Ordinance enforcement.

• Random patrols of park facilities.

• Indoor/outdoor trash and litter removal.

• Event setups and breakdowns in the community center and cultural arts center.

• Patrols trails to ensure safety of trails and of visitors..

• Performs light maintenance.

• Performs detailed cleaning of restrooms, shelters, and other areas as assigned.

• Completes daily and weekly checklist.

• Provides department information and materials to citizens, or refers to appropriate person.

• Checks in shelter rentals as assigned.

• Enforces Town of Apex policies and park-specific rules and regulations.

• Follows up with supervisor with oral and written reports.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

WITH...

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability move tables, chairs, furniture (for set up of events).

• Ability to work with people of all backgrounds.

• Must be able to lift 40lbs.

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART:

• Preference will be given to applicants who have customer service, parks or general maintenance and/or custodial experience.

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.

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.