OPS Park Attendant Details

Fort Cooper State Park - Inverness, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

This is a State Park Maintenance position, keeping Fort Cooper state park clean and safe for the visitors. Please read full job description. This job has the ability to stretch year round but must stay at 24-29 hours weekly based on our work schedule. This job is an entry level position ideal for someone who may want to continue on in the Florida Park Service or a retired person who is interested in just working part-time on a rotating basis each week. No health or vacation benefits.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends; communicate verbally and in writing; perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment; provide detailed cleaning services to all facilities, deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner; deal with people and maintain good public relations; enforce rules and regulations; prepare and keep accurate reports; maintain a valid driver’s license; follow verbal and written instructions; prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations.

Knowledge, skill and ability to perform house and grounds keeping duties and apply maintenance trades. Skill in operating trucks, tractors, vehicles up to 2-ton level; operating mowers, chainsaws, standard power and manual tools. Knowledge and ability to perform routine inspections; identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment. Basic computer skills to be able to fill in short reports and communicate effectively with internal emails.

Skill in computer applications such as MS Office, and Photoshop. Skill in resource management techniques. Interest in providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high quality visitor contact experiences.

Preferred Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Landscaping and Computer skills preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $10.00 /hour

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $0.00 to $10.00 /hour

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

  • Class E Drivers (Required)

Work authorization:

  • United States (Required)

Hours per week:

  • 20-29

This is not a resident position

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market: Ocala

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $10.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Cleaning Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

Hours per week:

  • 20-29

Typical start time:

  • 11AM

Typical end time:

  • 6PM

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

This Job Is:

  • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

  • https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-cooper-state-park

Work Remotely:

  • No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Virtual meetings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Posted on : 3 years ago