Athletics & Grounds Worker - Large Parks

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Athletics & Grounds Worker - Large Parks - Large Parks

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $47,625.55 - 58,337.55

WORK LOCATION: 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: September 2, 2026 at 7pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Performs intermediate work performing a variety of landscape and grounds maintenance duties that include mowing, trimming, edging, spraying and debris removal to ensure beatification of parks and greenways. Follows guidelines set in turf management program. Duties also include seeding, fertilizing, irrigation, mulching, aeration and sodding.

This position reports to the Athletic & Grounds Supervisor. Requires moderate supervision on work guided by policies and precedents.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Performs duties including mowing, weed eating, operating chainsaws, pruning and trimming at parks and greenways, removal of trash and debris from the grounds and removal of leaves.
• Makes visual checks of parks and greenways and reports any issues or safety concerns.
• Performs operational checks on equipment and vehicles; preforms minor preventive maintenance such as changing filters, blades and belts; makes some repairs.
• Assists other teams with larger projects.
• Sets up for events in which tables or chairs are needed; sets up for special events and festivals.
• Assists with storm cleanup such as snow removal or fallen trees and debris removal.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of 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 82,000 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), 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.