- $1,000 Sign-On Incentive

Job ID
33301

Location
Parks & Recreation

Full/Part Time

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Representative Duties

Maintaining nearly 15,000 acres, the Orange County Parks and Recreation Division operates 109 parks, trails, boat ramps and facilities, including 14 recreation centers. In addition, our parks provide space for citizens, families, and visitors to enjoy and explore the beautiful outdoors, and to participate in activities ranging from camping, fishing, youth and adult sports, senior activities, youth enrichment programs, and picnics. Orange County Parks and Recreation also offers state-of-the-art fitness centers, as well as arts, culture and education programs, and a full calendar of year-round special events.

Representative Duties

This position leads employees and performs a wide variety of skilled and technical work in Park operations. An employee in this position is responsible for insuring that safety standards are maintained, performing required inspections of devices or programs, maintaining records, preparing reports and directing and/or implementing plans of park development. This is a skilled operations and maintenance position.

Plan work, organize and lead Park Specialists day-to-day functions.
Works closely with Site Supervisor to coordinate maintenance of grounds and amenities.
Maintains irrigation systems and performs landscaping, grounds and building maintenance skilled trades.
Operates specialized equipment, makes minor adjustments and performs preventative maintenance on equipment, depending on area of assignment.
May be responsible for providing public service by explaining parking policies and providing information about the park.
Assists Park patrons.
Performs administrative duties as necessary.
Performs other related duties or tasks as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of progressively responsible experience in any combination of the following areas: park operations, grounds maintenance, building/facility maintenance or janitorial/custodial; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Parks and Recreation or a closely related field and one year of the specified experience. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted.

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License

Preferences

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Experience in Athletic Turf & Field Maintenance

Basic Mechanical Knowledge to include Tractor and Bush Hog/Batwing Experience

Notes

Applications with incomplete “work experience” or applications with a note “see resume” will NOT be considered.

Applicants selected for hire in Orange County must successfully complete a background check, physical and drug screening prior to start of employment.

This position requires a Level II background which includes Fingerprints & Polygraph

Please ensure that the phone number and email address on your application is accurate, and that it is an email account that you check daily as we will be using this to contact you for various steps in the hiring process.

Application Deadline
Last day to apply 4/30/24

**Subject to close without prior notice**

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions

Salary
Salary placement will be based on experience, qualification and LIUNA bargain agreement
Salary range $17.82 - $23.05 Per hour

Benefits Overview

12 paid holiday
18 days paid time off days per year.
6 days of TERM (sick) time annually
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance, disability
Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all family members effective on day one
Employee assistance program includes one on one sessions and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms
Free onsite coaching, including dietician and nurse
Participation with Florida Retirement System (www.myFRS.com) for either Pension or Investment Plan.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) This Federal program provides professionals with federal student loan debt relief by working full-time in public service. Your employment with Orange County government counts towards your PSLF. For more information or to apply, visit https://studentaid.gov.

Address
South Orange Youth Sports Complex 11800 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
Young Pine Community Park 5201 Young Pine RD, Orlando, FL 32829

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

To apply: Join our Team! Qualified candidates should apply directly. Visit https://www.ocfl.net/careers , reference this CFEC Job Posting when applying.