OPS Facilities Services Specialist

OPS Facilities Services Specialist - 77907606

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Requisition No: 875666 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: OPS Facilities Services Specialist - 77907606 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 77907606 Salary: $23.00 per hour Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain facilities, property, and equipment for proactive preventative maintenance needs; conduct monthly assessment of maintenance needs; perform repairs as needed to ensure everything is clean and in good working order.
• Perform all landscaping duties to site that may include but are not limited to mowing, line trimming, edging, and tree trimming.
• Assist with projects in the trades fields that include plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness and address concerns throughout the site.
• Assist with outdoor educational programming as needed that may include fishing, kayaking, archery, and leading interpretative walks.
• Maintain interpretative trails and lead groups throughout the site.
• Lead volunteer groups on environmental projects in coordination with SYCC and/or MFEC
• Complete logs, files, and documentation accurately and on time.
• Help create scopes of work for Invitations to Bid and for Requests for Quotations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general methods and techniques used in the repair and/or maintenance of facilities, sites, equipment and grounds.
• Knowledge of Florida ecosystem functions and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities.
• Knowledge of fishing, fishing equipment and boating.
• Knowledge of marine life and their habitats
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs and familiarity with computers
• Skills in landscaping tools and services
• Skills in using a variety of tools and equipment to perform jobs in Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing.
• Skills in hauling trailers and equipment to the locations needed (training will be provided)
• Skills in kayaking and the ability to teach proper kayaking techniques (training will be provided)
• Skills in leading groups include volunteers or classes.
• Ability to be a self-starter and motivator.
• Ability to travel, enter and exit a vehicle or/and vessel without assistance
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to organize and maintain various logs.
• Ability to solve problems with little to no supervision
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Ability to work on a complex team with multiple supervisors
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage a project from beginning to end

Why Should I Apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
• Biweekly Health Insurance Premiums: For Single Coverage $7.50 or $25.00 -- For Family Coverage $32.15 or $90.00
• Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
• OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
• On the Job Trainings
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit

Location: APOLLO BEACH, FL, US, 33572 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315

Nearest Major Market: Tampa