Pleasant Parks Operations Worker

Pleasant Parks Operations Worker Town of Apex, NC - 3.0 Apex, NC Job Details Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time $46,238.40 - $56,638.40 a year 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Caregiver leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of: Pleasant Parks Operations Worker

ABOUT THIS POSITION

EXPECTED

HIRING RANGE

$46,238.40 - 56,638.40 WORK

LOCATION

2245 Recreation Drive, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE

Primary Schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Every month will have 1 weekend shift and the times may vary (6am-230pm, 7am-330pm, or 2pm-1030pm)

POSTING CLOSING DATE

May 25, 2026 at 7pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

An employee in this class performs tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings and playground equipment, usually working as a part of a team, at Pleasant Park. Work involves maintaining and repairing facilities requiring skills in masonry, carpentry, plumbing, asphalt and concrete repair, landscaping, and irrigation systems. Employees are accountable for the safety of facilities and related Town liability and must be conscious of safety methods to avoid injury to others and self. This position reports to the Parks Operations Manager. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS

Works with team to maintain park trails and greenways, boardwalks, bridges, playgrounds, picnic tables and other park assets. Sets up tables and chairs in rooms as requested and sets up equipment for special events and festivals. Also handles trash/recycling removal and general cleanup before, during and after events. May operate hand tools such as backhoes, tractors, excavators, dump truck, chainsaws, and mowers, trimmers and blowers. Assists with playground checks and assures needed maintenance items are recorded and repaired; performs carpentry, tile and painting work to improve and repair facilities. Assists with trade repairs including minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting and other trades work. Completes vehicle and equipment checklists and performs preventative maintenance on equipment to include greasing bearings, cleaning air filters, power washing; troubleshoots equipment when it stops working and identifies parts needed for repair. Organizes tools and materials in work truck and on work site; takes safety precautions to block worksite off from public. Gathers materials needed for project; calls in locate tickets if needed; follows instructions of Team Leader/Supervisor to complete work. Assists with snow and ice removal and works with other Town departments as needed and assigned. Performs landscaping duties requiring some knowledge of turf, plants, shrubbery and related tasks. Ensures all restrooms are clean and in working order; assures trash cans, recycle bins are emptied in a timely manner; completes work orders for tasks performed. Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

High School Diploma and minimum of one (1) year of related 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 over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 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 high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

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: Free 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) Traditional sick and vacation leave 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation) 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave 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), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process. 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.