Parks Specialist

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.

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.

This is an on‑site position with no remote‑work option.

• Responsible for keeping the facility clean and free of debris, including restrooms, sweeping, trash removal, and performing other custodial duties as needed.
• Assists park patrons. Works in contact with all age groups to include youth and elderly.
• Utilizes specialized equipment to perform landscaping and grounds maintenance duties for multiple parks that may include athletic turf, campgrounds, diamond sport fields, trails, aquatic, etc.
• Operates specialized vehicles to include carts, mowers, trucks, trailers, and tractors. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment depending on area of assignment. Consults with specific trades' employees or supervisors on specific maintenance and repair problems.
• Will open, close and secure the park sites and/or facilities.
• Set up and removal of tables, chairs, stages, audio/visual and other event and rental equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervises volunteers and casual workforce.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's license.
• Must be able to understand, carry out, and document written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform job duties under adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able and available to work evenings and weekends independently.

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.

Open Date:
July 17, 2026 – Close Date:
July 24, 2026. This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 10 – $18.10 to $22.97 per hour. FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt. Evening shifts may offer shift‑differential pay.

Applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must provide required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

If education was obtained in the United States, degrees or diplomas recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation are accepted. Degrees earned abroad must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a recognized credential evaluator.

• George Bailey Park – 11974 Roberson Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
• Bithlo Community Park – 18501 Washington Ave, Orlando, FL 32820
• Moss Park – 12901 Moss Park Rd, Orlando, FL 32832
• Barber Park – 3701 Gatlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32812
• Downey Park – 10107 Flowers Ave, Orlando, FL 32825

Applicants selected for this position are required to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check complete with polygraph and fingerprinting.