Job Description
Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description General Functions This position performs semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of park facilities and renders services to park users and patrons of the park facilities. All work is done according to standardized and prescribed policies, rules and regulations, laws and ordinances.
Work is performed independently and under the general direction of a supervisor. Performance is evaluated through observation and review of the facility/work performed.
Representative Duties/Assignments - Utilizes specialized equipment to perform landscaping and grounds maintenance duties for multiple parks that may include athletic turf, diamond sport fields, trails, aquatic, etc.
- Performs basic construction and repair duties for maintenance of park.
- Repairs and manages minor installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Enforces park usage rules, laws and ordinances on BCC public properties.
- Responsible for citizen interaction on a daily basis; works in contact with all ages and abilities including youth and elderly.
- Operates specialized light weight vehicles, trucks, trailers, mowers, tractors, and equipment and performs preventative maintenance on equipment depending on area of assignment. Consults with specific trades' employees or supervisors on specific maintenance and repair problems.
- Responsible for keeping the facility clean and free from trash by performing custodial tasks.
- Setup and removal of tables, chairs, stages, audio/visual and other event and rental equipment.
- Assists park patrons.
- Performs administrative duties as necessary.
- Responsible for using parks proprietary software and computer systems to collect revenue and rent/register for parks pavilions/rooms and services.
- Provides feedback and recommendations on park maintenance related concerns, and improvements to enhance the citizen park experience.
- Unlocks and Closes multiple park sites and secures against vandalism and afterhours entry.
- Supervises volunteers and casual workforce.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from High School or equivalent. Must be able to understand, carry out, and document written and oral instructions. Ability to perform job duties under adverse weather conditions. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's license. Must be able and available to work evenings and weekends independently.
Preferences One cumulative year of experience in any combination of the following areas: grounds maintenance, building maintenance/repair, janitorial/custodial, construction, mechanical or electrical trades or other service industry work.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 10/13/2025
Close Date: 10/19/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 10 -- From $18.10 to $22.97
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Open Date: 10/13/2025
Close Date: 10/19/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
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.
Address
Address: This posting is for multiple positions across Orange County Parks and Recreations:
Orange County Parks Locations Notes
Notes: Applicants selected for this position are required to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check complete with polygraph and fingerprinting.
Job Tags
Casual work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,