Park Attendant

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Park Attendant

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $40,760.00 - 49,931.00

WORK LOCATION: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Saturday 10hr rotating shifts (1hr lunch)

Opening: 5:00am-4:00pm, Dayshift: 7:00am-6:00pm, and Nightshift: 12:30pm-11:30pm.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 05/13/2024

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Performs routine duties in the maintenance and care of Town parks, playgrounds, restrooms and facilities.

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:

• 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.

• Assists with snow and ice removal and works with other Town departments as needed and assigned.

• Maintains records of work activities.

Additional Job Duties

• Assists other staff members as assigned

• Performs related duties as required

• Required to work assigned events

• Required to work emergency events

• Holiday work required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Must be at least 18 years of age and prefer some general maintenance or custodial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

CPR, AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

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.