OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 37971583

Requisition No: 847489 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN - 37971583

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37971583 

Salary:  $15 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2025 

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OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

 

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.

 

The Work You Will Do:

OPS MAINTENANCE REPAIRMAN (37971583)

 

Contact: Ed Hamilton, (352) 610-5660

Edward.Hamilton@FLORIDADEP.GOV

 

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a park maintenance repairman position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays  This position is for 40 hours per week.  Multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy.

 

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

 

 

How You Will Grow:

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:

 

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

6131 Commercial Way

Spring Hill, Florida 34606

 

Approximately one hour north of Tampa, Weeki Wachee is perhaps the best-known symbol

of the yesteryear of Florida tourism.   Iconic mermaids perform in pure aquamarine water that flows from a first-magnitude spring.  This Old Florida site is also home to the deepest freshwater cave system in the country.

 

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*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Flor