Operations Specialist

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

18 days paid time off

Longevity bonus

Sick time (TERM)

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Orange County Utilities Field Services in Orlando, FL seeks an Operations Specialist to coordinate field support, manage work orders in Maximo, and ensure facilities operate reliably. You will review trades, respond to emergencies, and train new staff while maintaining inventory and reporting on status.

The role emphasizes independent judgement under supervision, with a 40-hour work week and potential weekend coverage as needed. A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years experience in water distribution, wastewater construction and/or operational and maintenance infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Based on area of assignment may be required to possess and maintain the appropriate certification or license.
• Extensive experience with Maximo or an asset management system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities performed by the work unit, schedules work activities to maintain facilities in efficient operating conditions, reviews work performed by a variety of trades, responds to emergency situations to correct operating problems in a timely fashion.
• Work requires independent judgement under general supervision of a designated supervisor.
• Coordinates support activities for work performed by field staff such as MOT, Geotechnical Densities, locates, inc.
• Creates work orders using Maximo, coordinates with staff to resolve customer related issues
• Performs Quality Control/ Quality Assurance on work orders from field activities before closing work orders
• Receives calls from customers pertaining to potential emergencies requiring taking questions, investigating issues and coordinating with staff for resolutions
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure work orders are routed to the correct work group
• Reviews invoices from vendors for accuracy
• Reviews schedules to assign work to groups and work with supervision to prioritize scheduled work
• Provide reports on work status to schedule staffing
• Able to run reports in Maximo on the history of work, current work and work needing to be assigned
• Responsible for training new staff. Prepares and maintains spreadsheets. Enters Purchase requisitions into Maximo. Makes recommendations to establish or revise procedures
• Maintains accurate inventory records for parts, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment assigned to the work unit, including receipts, issues, transfers, returns, adjustments, and other inventory transactions.
• Receives, verifies, labels, organizes, stores, and issues inventory in accordance with established procedures; confirms quantities and condition of materials received and reports discrepancies or damaged items.
• Performs routine cycle counts and periodic physical inventories; researches and reconciles variances between physical stock and inventory records and documents corrective adjustments as required.
• Monitors stock levels, usage trends, reorder points, minimum/maximum quantities, identifies shortages, excess stock, obsolete items, and other conditions that may affect operational readiness.
• Coordinates with operations, maintenance, purchasing, warehouse personnel, and vendors to support timely replenishment and availability of required materials and replacement parts.
• Maintains inventory locations in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition; ensures materials are properly identified, stored, and protected from loss, damage, deterioration, or unauthorized use.
• Maintains supporting documentation and inventory-control records and assists with audits, reviews, investigations, and reporting related to inventory accuracy, accountability, and usage.
• Uses applicable computerized maintenance, asset-management, purchasing, or inventory systems to enter, update, retrieve, and report inventory information and to support material planning and work execution.
• Follows County policies, procedures, internal controls, safety requirements, and applicable purchasing and property-accountability requirements related to inventory management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

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.

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.

Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Field Services Division is responsible for the inspection, testing, regulatory compliance, operation, and maintenance of over 4,800 miles of pipeline, over 11,000 fire hydrants, and about 870 wastewater pump stations.

Orange County Utilities Field Services is seeking qualified individual to fill the Operations Specialist position to work in the Field Support Center. This position coordinates activities to maintain facilities in efficient operating conditions, reviews work performed by a variety of trades, responds to emergency situations to correct operating problems in a timely fashion. Work requires independent judgement under the general supervision of a designated supervisor.

Job Description

General Functions

Coordinates activities performed by the work unit, schedules work activities to maintain facilities in efficient operating conditions, reviews work performed by a variety of trades, responds to emergency situations to correct operating problems in a timely fashion.

Work requires independent judgement under general supervision of a designated supervisor.

Representative Duties /Assignments

• Coordinates support activities for work performed by field staff such as MOT, Geotechnical Densities, locates, inc.
• Creates work orders using Maximo, coordinates with staff to resolve customer ¿ related issues
• Performs Quality Control/ Quality Assurance on work orders from field activities before closing work orders
• Receives calls from customers pertaining to potential emergencies requiring taking questions, investigating issues and coordinating with staff for resolutions
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure work orders are routed to the correct work group
• Reviews invoices from vendors for accuracy
• Reviews schedules to assign work to groups and work with supervision to prioritize scheduled work
• Provide reports on work status to schedule staffing
• Able to run reports in Maximo on the history of work, current work and work needing to be assigned
• Responsible for training new staff. Prepares and maintains spreadsheets. Enters Purchase requisitions into Maximo. Makes recommendations to establish or revise procedures
• Maintains accurate inventory records for parts, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment assigned to the work unit, including receipts, issues, transfers, returns, adjustments, and other inventory transactions.
• Receives, verifies, labels, organizes, stores, and issues inventory in accordance with established procedures; confirms quantities and condition of materials received and reports discrepancies or damaged items.
• Performs routine cycle counts and periodic physical inventories; researches and reconciles variances between physical stock and inventory records and documents corrective adjustments as required.
• Monitors stock levels, usage trends, reorder points, minimum/maximum quantities, identifies shortages, excess stock, obsolete items, and other conditions that may affect operational readiness.
• Coordinates with operations, maintenance, purchasing, warehouse personnel, and vendors to support timely replenishment and availability of required materials and replacement parts.
• Maintains inventory locations in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition; ensures materials are properly identified, stored, and protected from loss, damage, deterioration, or unauthorized use.
• Maintains supporting documentation and inventory-control records and assists with audits, reviews, investigations, and reporting related to inventory accuracy, accountability, and usage.
• Uses applicable computerized maintenance, asset-management, purchasing, or inventory systems to enter, update, retrieve, and report inventory information and to support material planning and work execution.
• Follows County policies, procedures, internal controls, safety requirements, and applicable purchasing and property-accountability requirements related to inventory management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years experience in water distribution, wastewater construction and/or operational and maintenance infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

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

Based on area of assignment may be required to possess and maintain the appropriate certification or license

Preferences

Extensive experience with Maximo or an asset management system

Application Deadline

Open Date: 09/24/2026

Close Date: 10/07/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $32.49

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and 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

Orange County Utilities

Field Services Division

8100 President¿s Drive

Orlando, FL 32809

Notes

Hours: 40

Work schedule: Eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days or ten (10) hours per day, four (4) days per week or as needed to include weekends and holidays. Work hours are subject to change based on the needs of the Division

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre ¿ employment drug, physical and background check