OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970673 Job at State of Florida, High Springs, FL

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  • State of Florida
  • High Springs, FL

Job Description

Requisition No: 880122 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970673

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 37970673 

Salary: $15/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

OPS Park Attendant (37970673)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

SEASONAL POSITION POOL

This position is located in High Springs, FL

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

A seasonal opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill a position focused on maintenance and grounds keeping at O’Leno State Park in accordance with Florida Park Service standards. This is a seasonal position and does not include health insurance.

 

MAINTENANCE Performing preventative and basic corrective maintenance on all equipment including park vehicles. Communicates equipment maintenance needs to management. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Maintenance of park grounds, trails, and facilities.

 

Performs other related duties as required.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

General methods and techniques used in the repair and/or maintenance of park facilities, equipment, and grounds

Basic math computations

 

SKILLED IN:

Using various hand and power tools and equipment

Maintenance of facilities and grounds

The operation and use of various kinds of equipment including trucks and tractors

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

 

ABILITY TO:

Coordinate work assignments and ensure proper completion

Conduct inspections and maintain park facilities, equipment and grounds

Identify and investigate problems

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Perform physical labor using assorted power/gas tools and equipment

Accurately prepare reports

Clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash

Work in inclement weather

Perform physical labor

Lift 40lbs and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100lbs or more

Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

 

 

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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.

 

 

Pay:

$15/hour

 

 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

 

 

Where You Will Work:

O’Leno State Park

410 SE O’Leno Park Rd

High Springs, FL 32643

 

One of Florida’s first state parks, O’Leno State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The park is located along the banks of the scenic Sante Fe River, a tributary of the Suwannee River, and features sinkholes, hardwood hammocks, river swamps and sandhills. As the river courses through the park, it disappears underground and reemerges over three miles away in River Rise Preserve State Park.

 

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

  • 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 ).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit .

 

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

 

 

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

 

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Job Tags

Part time, Seasonal work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift, Rotating shift

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