What You'll Be Doing

It is an exciting time to be part of the Crowder County Park and Historic Yates Mill team! We're looking for a Park Technician of Operations with proven skills in equipment maintenance and operations, interpersonal communication, and public relations to join our team. Flexibility will be key to the successful candidate as job tasks shift day-by-day and occasionally hour-by-hour. You’ll have an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of this growing park. 

Crowder and Historic Yates Mill County Parks offer our community highly sought-after services such as outdoor recreation, cultural history and environmental education, and nature viewing.  As a member of our team, you’ll assist in delivering these services while regularly interacting with our community and supporting daily operations and maintenance of our facilities. 

In 2018, Wake County voters passed a $120 million Parks, Greenways, Recreation and Open Space bond. Park improvements are planned at each park including integrating 96 additional acres of land at Crowder County Park and enhancing the visitor experience at both parks. You will be actively involved as we plan the future of these parks.

This position is based at Crowder County Park and offers exciting and unique opportunities at both Historic Yates Mill and Crowder County Parks.

As a Park Technician of Operations you will:

• Assist in daily operations and maintenance of our facilities including grounds, trails, equipment, buildings, picnic areas and playground at both Crowder County Park and Historic Yates Mill County Park
• Provide excellent customer service while ensuring our park facilities are open, clean, and safe for the community to enjoy while being flexible in a dynamic environment to meet the needs of all visitors
• Supervise and mentor our temporary staff (and volunteers) while successfully completing job tasks
• Work closely with the Operations and Maintenance Assistant Park Manager to accomplish park and Division-specific objectives
• Be committed to culturally competent visitor engagement and be able to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic environment to meet the needs of all visitors
• Assist with program development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation at Crowder County Park and Historic Yates Mill County Park
• Support our Communications Team to effectively use print, digital and social media to promote our services
• Assist with EVERYTHING else that it takes to operate a park including opening/closing facilities, janitorial duties, reservation and registration management and more

This position is based at Crowder County Park at 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex NC 

About Our Team

Wake County is one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune and Time magazines as one of the best places to live, work and play – and it’s no surprise. As part of the Community Services Department, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division (we like to call ourselves PROS) is a talented team devoted to ensuring our parks are accessible and welcoming. PROS preserves open space, promotes stewardship, and provides equitable and inclusive education and outdoor recreation for a diverse and growing community. PROS connects people to the things we love most – history, nature and outdoor recreation. As a member of our team, you’ll regularly interact with our community, deliver services that are highly valued by residents and support the operations of our parks and facilities. We offer preservation, education and recreation opportunities 361 days a year across our nine parks and three nature preserves. Our parks have never been more popular! We serve nearly 2 million visitors annually and are actively planning and designing new facilities. Our community loves our parks (and so do we!). See for yourself at wake.gov/parks.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience working in a park setting, providing educational programming, maintaining facilities or landscaping
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• CPR certification within one year of employment
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, forestry, natural resource, public history or related education field
• Two years of experience related to this position description including park operations, landscaping, forestry, supervisory, computer skills including Active Net, Office 365
• Proven customer service skills
• Mechanical aptitude with general knowledge of power tools, small engine operation, heavy equipment operation, maintenance and repair
• NC Pesticide Applicators Certification
• Experience teaching recreational, cultural or environmental programs
• Experience with developing marketing materials and using social media platforms to engage audiences

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to be resilient, adaptable and self-motivated to get the job done as efficiently as possible
• Versatility and adaptability are important in any situation
• Excellent communication skills
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with peers, colleagues, visitors, and volunteers
• Excellent decision-making and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Capable of being a Team Player
• Proven flexibility with assigned schedule and job tasks
• Excellent customer service skills with proven ability to professionally represent the organization
• Basic knowledge of practices for turf, plant, tree and overall landscape care
• Knowledge of diversity initiatives and ability to execute them
• You believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results

About This Position

Location: Crowder County Park Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Hiring Range: 24.72 – 29.36

Market Range: 24.72 - 29.36

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/28/2025