Pleasant Park Attendant

Town of Apex•Apex, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pleasant Park Attendant helps maintain park grounds, picnic shelters, restrooms, and other facilities so they remain clean, safe, and welcoming. The role includes opening and closing facilities, preparing spaces and equipment for community programs and events, checking rental areas, and patrolling park grounds and greenways to assist visitors and support compliance with park rules. The position also involves playground safety inspections, recordkeeping, seasonal snow and ice removal, and other assigned tasks. The work is part-time, 20–30 hours per week, at the Pleasant Park Maintenance Shop in Apex, North Carolina. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday and rotates weekly between 6 a.m.–2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Less than one year of experience.
Working knowledge of methods and techniques used in unskilled building and grounds maintenance.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
Some knowledge of applying 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 employees, supervisors, and the public.

Responsibilities

Lock and unlock park and restroom gates at opening and closing times.
Clean restrooms, including toilets, sinks, floors, and trash.
Inspect park properties on a schedule for safety and cleanliness; collect litter and replace trash and dog-waste bags at parks, dog parks, and greenways.
Set up and break down tables, chairs, and other materials for programs, meetings, and special events at the Community Center and Cultural Arts Center.
Remove trash and recycling and perform general cleanup before, during, and after events.
Check in and check out picnic shelter rentals and ensure rental spaces are clean.
Patrol park grounds and greenways to support visitor safety, answer questions, and provide information to the public.
Inform visitors when they are not complying with park policies and rules, and notify Police when necessary to maintain order.
Conduct playground safety inspections, document findings, and refer needed repairs to park operations staff.
Conduct and lead park education programs as assigned.
Assist with snow and ice removal and work with other Town departments as assigned.
Maintain records of work activities.
Perform related tasks as required.

Benefits

Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees.
5% contributions to NC401(k) retirement plans; no matching required.
Participation in the Local Government Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS), with a 6% employee contribution.
Traditional sick and vacation leave.
80 hours of Peak Paid Time Off per year after completion of probation.
$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit 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.
Pro-rated benefits are noted for this part-time position.