LSE Park Attendant

The Town of Apex; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Apex is seeking a part‑time Park Maintenance & Custodial position at 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502. The role handles upkeep of park grounds, restrooms, and event setups with weekend and weekday hours, about 20 hours per week.

This non‑benefited position includes opening/closing gates, patrols, trash removal, and basic cleaning under supervision to ensure visitor safety and park quality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to move tables, chairs, furniture for event setup.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Open/close park gates and restrooms.
• Enforce park rules and regulations.
• Patrol park facilities and trails to ensure safety.
• Perform indoor/outdoor trash and litter removal.
• Set up/break down chairs and tables for events.
• Complete daily/weekly checklists.
• Provide information to citizens or refer to supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Independence

Job description

About this Position

Job title: Part‑time Park Maintenance & Custodial Position (3 openings)

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Location: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

Schedule: Weekend and weekday hours, approximately 20 hours per week

Posting: Open until filled; may close at any time without notice

Job Overview

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’ll 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; setting up and breaking down chairs and tables for recreational activities, and patrolling park trails and facilities to answer questions and ensure the safety of park visitors. Employees are subject to hazards in parks maintenance work, including working in both indoor and outdoor 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 weekday, night, or weekend hours.

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

Essential Duties

• 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 visitors.
• Performs light maintenance.
• Performs detailed cleaning of restrooms, shelters, and other areas as assigned.
• Completes daily and weekly checklists.
• 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.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Ability to work independently.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Ability to move tables, chairs, furniture for set up of events.

Ability to work with people of all backgrounds.

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.