OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37971095

State of Florida • Alachua, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an OPS Park Attendant at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park in High Springs, Florida. The role supports day-to-day park operations and includes cabin and facilities cleaning, park maintenance, groundskeeping, park protection, and visitor services. The position is part-time and temporary, working 29 hours per week on rotating shifts that include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role does not include health benefits or paid leave, and opportunities for additional training and experience are available. Candidates must complete background screening because this is designated as a Position of Special Trust. The position pays $15 per hour.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of maintenance trades and resource management techniques.
• Knowledge of providing high-quality visitor services through clean, well-maintained facilities and positive visitor interactions.
• Skill using Microsoft Office and other computer applications, including completing short reports, internal emails, and timesheets.
• Skill operating trucks, tractors, mowers, standard power tools, and manual tools.
• Ability to perform cleaning, groundskeeping, physical labor, and janitorial duties.
• Ability to use power, electrical, and gas tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and apply directives, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Successful completion of required background screening.

Responsibilities

• Clean cabins and park facilities.
• Perform park maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Support park protection activities.
• Provide visitor services and respond to visitor inquiries tactfully, efficiently, and courteously.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify and investigate problems.
• Maintain park facilities and equipment.
• Prepare and keep accurate reports.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and applicable directives, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain effective working relationships and good public relations.

Benefits

• Opportunities for additional training and experience.
• Eligible OPS employees may participate in state group insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax-deferred retirement savings plan), subject to applicable terms.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed