OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970102 Job at State of Florida, Alachua, FL

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  • State of Florida
  • Alachua, FL

Job Description

Requisition No: 864633 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970102

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970102 

Salary: $15/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

OPS Park Attendant (37970102)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Crystal River, FL

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is centered on day-to-day park cleaning, grounds and equipment maintenance and park closing operations within Crystal River Preserve State Park. This position will interact with park visitors and be relied on to provide park protection while closing. Various maintenance duties include restroom and facility cleaning, ground mowing and maintenance, along with various other tasks.

 

This position will work between 15-29 hours a week and does not include health benefits.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE IN:

Basic computer skills required to fill in timesheets, read, and compose emails

Microsoft Office programs and basic program troubleshooting

 

SKILL IN:

Providing good customer service

Filling in short reports and communication effectively with internal emails and timesheets

Interest in providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences

Operate various types of lawn maintenance equipment including a zero-turn radius mower, blowers, standard power and manual tools

Basic vehicle maintenance (oil and fluid checks, tire pressure check, etc.)

 

ABILITY TO:

Work late field shift- up to 5 hours prior to sundown, year round

Perform the physical labor required to empty trash receptacles

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Provide answers to visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner

Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations

Muli-task and prioritize meeting the needs of multiple visitors at any given time

Operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment as assigned

 

 

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:

Crystal River Preserve State Park

3266 N. Sailboat Ave

Crystal River, FL 34428

 

Discover one of Florida’s most productive and biologically diverse estuaries, where freshwater from stunning spring-fed rivers mix with the saltwater of the Gulf of Mexico. Crystal River Preserve is a true mosaic. Within its borders are more than 27,500 acres of scrub, pinewoods, hardwoods forests, salt marshes and mangrove islands. Much of the property is still untouched, allowing visitors a glimpse of what this area looked like centuries ago.

 

The park is a year-round destination for hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and bird-watching. The preserve’s wetlands play an important role in refreshing Florida’s aquifer, making the area essential for Florida’s wildlife and human communities.

 

 

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.

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.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Seasonal work, Work at office, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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