Ops Safety Specialist - 37970140

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS SAFETY SPECIALIST position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration and resource management. The applicant will be responsible for working in the recreation area, with a playground, picnic shelters, restrooms, fishing dock, and swimming area. The applicant must possess good visitor services, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Florida’s natural and cultural resources basic arithmetic good public relations
• SKILL IN: communicating effectively verbally and in writing accurately preparing reports interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers basic carpentry, including but not limited to picnic table and fence repairs utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• ABILITY TO: follow verbal and written instructions/directions work independently with minimal supervision establish and maintain effective working relationships speak in public understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations conduct routine inspections, identify, and investigate problems clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash work outdoors in inclement weather perform physical labor lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays maintain a valid driver's license properly wear uniform comply with hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license
• This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard Certification

Responsibilities

• VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –. Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains, and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park.
• MAINTENANCE - Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
• ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures.
• PROTECTION - Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Open and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Performs related work as required.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees