OPS Facilities Services Specialist - 77907606

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: 09/04/2026

Total Compensation Estimator

FWC – Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)

Research Operations - Facilities Management

Facility Services Specialist – OPS Position

$23 per hour

6650 Dickman Rd

Apollo Beach, FL

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute - Facilities Management

Facility Service Specialist - OPS 77907606

Apollo Beach, Florida - $23 per hour

Our organization

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and

connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are

valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities

and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of

people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts

itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make

quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed

to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in landscaping, property maintenance, construction, and/or facility repairs.

You can substitute four years of education for experience in the related field. Computer proficiency,

including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals with maintenance experience, who also have experience with fishing, boating, youth

mentorship, education and comparable youth interactions will be given preference.

Requirements

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 & Level 2 background check at no cost to

the candidate.

Office hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not

eligible for Telework.

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?

*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

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.