Facilities Operations Specialist
Apollo ITS
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, USA
4/18/2026
Full time
Job Title: Facilities Operations Specialist
Location: Tampa, FL
Duration: 5 Months
Job Description:
Work Environment: Very visible position supporting internal and external customers statewide.
Driving Requirements: Will be required to occasionally drive a state vehicle to other DCF sights in the Suncoast Region (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota) OVERNIGHT TRAVEL: May occasionally have overnight travel in Suncoast Region during emergencies.
Candidate Responsibilities: •
Skills:
Location: Tampa, FL
Duration: 5 Months
Job Description:
Work Environment: Very visible position supporting internal and external customers statewide.
Driving Requirements: Will be required to occasionally drive a state vehicle to other DCF sights in the Suncoast Region (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota) OVERNIGHT TRAVEL: May occasionally have overnight travel in Suncoast Region during emergencies.
Candidate Responsibilities: •
- Log and report your time accurately.
- Follow directives from supervisor and team leaders.
- Communication is key, you are expected to use the phone and email system to communicate across the agency.
- Compliance with CFOP 40-2 Vehicle Management, maintain your state vehicle and other state vehicles, and submit the monthly logs in a timely manner.
- Assisting with internal and external moves for the department.
- Making keys for employees who request them and managing a log of who has one.
- Managing the keycard system for several sites.
- Disposing of surplus materials and furniture in accordance with CFOP 80-2.
- Supplying employees with furniture and desks as needed.
- Install whiteboards, corkboards and pictures across the region in offices and hallways.
- Assuring you always show up to a site prepared with hand dollies and the necessary tools to get the job done and be responsible for equipment/tools issued to you.
- Assist with IT with equipment move and when a large move is taking place.
- Using the correct hand dollies to move very large and very heavy items such as filing cabinets and desks and follow CFOP 215-4 Safety & Loss Control.
- Making sure everything is operating as it should be at facilities, AC/Lights/Etc. so that employees can work comfortably.
- Learning many different areas, where to go, and who to see. GPS is your friend!
- Each site you go to, introduce yourself professionally and give them a business card
- Creating a directory will benefit you, as you will always have a point of contact for the site you're visiting.
- Maintain the warehouse and make sure it stays as neat and tidy as possible, and if you can, keep all isles clear.
- When you need to order supplies, or request a PO for keys, ask as soon as possible, because the process can take a while
- Never authorize services without a purchase order.
- When the state of Florida is impacted by a hurricane, you will need to assist with Disaster Management to prepare our facilities and assets for the event and recovery efforts.
- Assuring all sites have NO safety issues before leaving.
- All safety issues need to be dealt with immediately. • When someone is trespassing on state property, you need to ask them to leave.
- If they refuse, call 911 and immediately inform Ricardo Resendiz and Billy Ramos. •
- Transfer surplus IT equipment to the Wildwood warehouse.
- Conducting site inspections as directed across the region.
Skills:
- Ability to speak and understand English
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid Florida Drivers License
- Must be able to pass a level 2 background screening and clear MVR
- Ability to conduct yourself and your business in a courteous respectful manner
- Ability to work independently Required Must have excellent communication stills
- Ability to follow directives from supervisor and team leaders
- Experience maintaining a fleet of vehicles
- Experience in supply/warehouse management
- Ability to use handcarts and hand dollies moving heavy furniture and office equipment
- Ability to assist with Disaster Management preparing facilities and assets for event and recovery efforts
- Experience with OSHA and safety regulations
- Experience conducting facility site inspections
- Experience with IT equipment
- Familiar with Central Florida regions and GPS
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs