OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970056

State of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

6d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is centered on day-to-day park maintenance but has some rare opportunities to be exposed to other facets of the park including visitor education, resource management, visitor services, and other projects. Visitor Services work may include Ranger Station shifts to assist incoming day use and camping visitors.

The selected employee will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of the Talbot Islands State Parks, including: Little Talbot Island State Park, Big Talbot Island State Park, Amelia Island State Park, George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, and possibly al Yellow Bluff Fort State Park and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park.

These positions are seasonal, working 40 hours a week on a rotating schedule and does not have health insurance. This seasonal position is funded from March through mid-September 2026.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic arithmetic Microsoft Office programs and basic program troubleshooting
• SKILL IN: Providing good customer service Filling in short reports Communicating effectively with internal emails and timesheets Providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences Operating trucks, tractors, mowers, and utility vehicles Standard power and manual tools
• ABILITY TO: Follow verbal and written instructions Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Accurately prepare reports Collect fees, operate cash registers, point-of-sale systems and credit card terminals Provide answers to visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations Multi-task and prioritize meeting the needs of multiple visitors at any given time Stand for long periods of time Operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment Drive a manual (stick shift) vehicle Perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties Apply maintenance trades Identify and investigate problems Maintain facilities and equipment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day park maintenance
• Visitor education
• Resource management
• Visitor services
• Ranger Station shifts to assist incoming day use and camping visitors
• Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities
• High-quality visitor contact experiences

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed