Park Attendant
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Homosassa • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $15 per hour
About the role
- Provides visitor services at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
- Maintains and repairs captive wildlife exhibits, park grounds, facilities and equipment.
- Cares for captive wildlife and protects natural resources.
- Prepares forms and reports regarding park management.
- Operates park radio and maintains logs.
- Ensures visitor and wildlife safety through routine patrols.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- Knowledge of animal husbandry principles and techniques
- General maintenance and repair techniques
- Ability to conduct routine inspections
- Identify, assess and investigate problems related to animal husbandry
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Prepare reports
- Understand and apply rules and regulations
- Maintain facilities and equipment
- Operate two-way radio
- Perform manual labor including lifting animals, supplies and materials
- Work independently and exercise good judgment
- Conduct interpretive programs on a daily basis
Benefits
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
animal husbandrymaintenance techniquesrepair techniquesroutine inspectionsreport preparationproblem assessmentmanual laborinterpretive programs
Soft Skills
effective communicationrelationship buildingindependent workgood judgment
Certifications
valid driver's license