Utilities Services Specialist

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Longevity bonus

Term time

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan relief

Job summary

Orange County Government is seeking a highly organized Utilities Services Specialist to manage data in GIS and Maximo, schedule maintenance, and assist with procurement. The role supports three water reclamation facilities and interfaces with staff and vendors to ensure data integrity and timely work orders.

The position requires an Associate degree with two years of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and a valid Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and two years of experience in data management, clerical, or admin responsibilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Must possess advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and scheduling through work management, Maximo configuration, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Monitors and maintains data integrity in Maximo with audits, training, and support.
• Validates GIS data quality using predefined processes and supports work order standardization and timely completion.
• Creates and maintains data in Maximo modules (Work Order Tracking, Assets, Planning, PM, Purchasing, Inventory).
• Develops and executes Maximo and Excel reports.
• Supports maintenance and operations at three facilities and communicates with management and staff for data quality and timeliness.

Skills

Data management

Clerical work

Administration

Communication skills

MS Office

Customer service

Driver's license

GIS data maintenance

Maximo

Excel

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Maximo

GIS

Excel

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.

Position Overview

The Water Reclamation Division (WRD) is responsible for the administration and treatment functions of the wastewater system and the production of reclaimed water at four water reclamation facilities that collectively treat approximately 60 million gallons per day. The Water Reclamation Division is seeking a highly qualified Utilities Services Specialist. This position will be responsible for the accuracy and management of data collection, scheduling of corrective and preventative maintenance of Water Reclamation infrastructure, procurement of supplies and services, etc. Work involves communicating with department staff, vendors and other Orange County divisions on equipment failures, work order status, purchasing, shipping and receiving. This is also an entry-level technical position primarily responsible for maintaining Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and metadata based on customer specified requirements. The position also performs GIS quality control processes using predefined processes and GIS application functionality.

Job Description

Representative Duties

• Supports ongoing success of planning and scheduling through work management process, proper Maximo configuration, process auditing/monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitors, maintains, and promotes data integrity in Maximo through regular audits, user training, and technical support.
• Follow predefined processes using internal and external data sources to validate GIS data quality. Supports continuous improvement in generation, standardization, and timely completion of work orders, including preventive maintenance work orders, troubleshooting and providing technical support as necessary.
• Creates, modifies, audits, and maintains data in Maximo modules (i.e. Work Order Tracking, Assets, Planning, Preventive Maintenance, Purchasing, Inventory, etc.) according to the established procedures.
• Develops and executes reports in Maximo and Excel.
• Supports maintenance and operations efforts at three water reclamation facilities. Communicates effectively with management and field staff to ensure data quality and work timeliness and efficiency.
• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties and gathers other information as directed by management.
• Creates, screens, routes, schedules, performs quality control of work orders in Maximo.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for materials, services and supplies from the most economical source. Maintains back‑order status on purchased items and follows up on all delayed orders.
• Reads legal land descriptions and reviews plates and engineering as‑built plans.
• Maintains Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and metadata.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree and two (2) years of experience in data management, clerical, or administration responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Must possess advanced MS Office skills.

Preferences

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Must possess advanced MS Office skills
• Experience with GIS data maintenance and mapping production processes.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 09/02/2026

Close Date: 09/15/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 014 - From $23.19 to $30.14

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

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 an 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
Water Reclamation Division
4760 West Sand Lake Rd Orlando FL 32819
701 McCormick Rd Apopka FL, 32703

Notes

Hours per week: 40
Working Hours: Monday - Friday / 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre‑employment drug, physical and background check.