OPS (Other Personal Services) Worker, Human Resources

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Winter Haven
Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary
Job Number: 202600097
Org: Human Resources
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 8:00 AM Eastern


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Description


"Other Personal Services" (OPS) positions are used to describe positions that are part-time and temporary in nature. OPS jobs will normally be created for the accomplishment of short-term peak workload, or periodic/intermittent tasks or projects for the college. OPS employees do not fill established positions, nor are they assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. These positions will vary, based on the need of the institution and include office, clerical, administrative, and/or manual labor positions. An OPS temporary employee can work up to 1040 hours (in a 12-month period) unless the employee meets the criteria for extension referenced in Rule 60L-33.005, Florida Administrative Code, and normally are not longer than a six-month employment period.

Essential Functions/Duties
Job functions will vary depending on the work, project, task, department, or other work criteria.

• Greet visitors
• Answer telephones
• Assist with data entry/spreadsheets
• Other duties and projects as assigned

OPS Worker positions earn an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Solid technological skills and ability to use computers comfortably.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with special attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
HS Diploma or equivalent required

Part-time employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

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This position is not eligible for benefits.
01


Are you over the age of 18?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you currently authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?

• Yes
• No

03


Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.)

• Yes
• No

04


Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans' Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.)

• Yes
• No

06


Are you a current employee at Polk State College?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you a current student at Polk State College?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you bilingual?

• Yes
• No

09


I am able to work 100% on campus and I do not require a remote or hybrid schedule.

• Yes
• No

10


Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree + 18 graduate hours
• Doctorate Degree

11


Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency?

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

12


The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during the interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Required Question