Foreman

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Longevity bonus

Sick time

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Orange County Government in Orlando is seeking a Supervisory position to lead crews across county facilities, with responsibility for routine to complex tasks, safety, and quality of workmanship.

You will plan, schedule, inspect, instruct staff, read diagrams, and document records. A valid Florida driver's license and CDL may be required; Emergency standby duties may apply.

Open 11/13/2026 to 11/29/2026 with competitive benefits and pay grade 015.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two+ years maintaining/operating ponds, canals or stormwater systems with some supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and supervises staff on routine to complex tasks.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion.
• Directs modifications and reinspects as necessary.
• Instructs employees in proper methods and equipment.
• Reads diagrams and blueprints and translates requirements to instructions.

Skills

Supervisory duties

Planning & scheduling

Quality supervision

Safety awareness

Instructing staff

Reading diagrams

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.

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

Performs moderate to difficult supervisory work in a wide variety of areas.

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work

This is supervisory work over crews of employees engaged in a variety of routine to complex work. An employee assigned to a position allocated to this class of work supervises the activities of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled employees performing work in a specified area of County responsibility. Jobs are assigned by priority and completion date with discretionary judgment exercised in daily production and quality of workmanship. Supervision is received from a higher graded supervisor who may inspect the crew¿s work in progress. Performance is evaluated based on results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Plans, schedules and supervises assigned employees engaged in a variety of routine to complex tasks in support of a specific area of County responsibility.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion.
• Directs modifications and reinspects as necessary.
• Instructs employees in the proper methods, use and equipment used in the activity supervised.
• Reads working diagrams, sketches and simple blueprints and translates requirement to oral and written instructions.
• Observes for safety hazards and takes precautionary measures.
• Prepares records and reports as required.
• May directly participate in the work of crews as necessary.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent and two or more years of experience in in maintaining and operating ponds, canals or stormwater systems to include some previous supervisory duties

May be required to possess and maintain the appropriate valid Florida Commercial Driver's License for the type of equipment operated.

Fire Rescue Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Shop:

Must obtain and maintain all required repair technician certification from the manufacturer of the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment and air cylinders within twelve (12) months of hire.

Facilities Management Division:

May be required to perform mandatory Emergency Standby Duty.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 11/13/2026

Close Date: 11/29/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.75 to $33.47

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

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

4200 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32839

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.