Parks Operations WorkerTown of Apex invites applications for the position of Parks Operations Worker. Expected hiring range: $51,910.35 - 63,607.86.
Work location: Nature Park Shop, 2500 Evans Rd, Apex, NC 27502 USA.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, special event support and occasional work outside of regularly scheduled hours. Posting closing date: October 16th, 2026 at 5 p.m. Join our Parks & Recreation team and help maintain the spaces our community loves. We're seeking a skilled Parks Operations Worker to support the upkeep of parks, greenways, playgrounds, buildings, and public facilities. This hands-on role uses a variety of trades—masonry, carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, asphalt and concrete repair, and irrigation system maintenance—to keep Town amenities safe and functional. Safety awareness is essential, as you help protect both the public and Town liability. Working under regular supervision, you'll complete assignments that rely on quality workmanship, reliability, and pride in maintaining welcoming community spaces.
How you'll make an impact:
Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of parks, greenways, buildings, playground equipment, and related facilities. 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. Work is performed under regular supervision and reviewed for timely completion of assignments and public acceptance of work quality.
This position reports to the Parks Operations Supervisor. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
How you will contribute:
- 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.
- Operates a variety of heavy equipment and 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
- What sets you up for success:
- High school diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
- What sets you apart:
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver license.
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certification required within 6 months of hire
- Get to know Apex:
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 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 740 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 benefit 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 conducted with our employees.
Benefits that support you:
Free or low-cost 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 leave80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
Bereavement leave13 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 check 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.
