Fish Wildlife Jobs in Tampa, FL (NOW HIRING)

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: 05/31/2026 

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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?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
*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 https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/. 

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.