Otter Springs Park Positions

Job Overview

We’re building our team and getting the park ready for an incredible summer season! We’re currently completing repairs and deep cleaning to prepare for our guests, and we need dedicated team members to help us make it happen and continue growing with us beyond the summer season. We are hiring for multiple positions including cashier, grounds worker, gate house, and janitorial.

These positions require working weekends and holidays. Must have a good work ethic and be dependable. We are looking for friendly faces that work well with the public in a fast‑paced family‑friendly environment. These are temporary positions with flexible working hours; part‑time or full‑time positions are available. Salary range: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour. Must pass a background screening and drug test.

Retirees are welcome to apply.

• Candidates must pass a background screening and drug test.
• Gilchrist County is a DFWP/EOE.
• Participation in direct deposit is required.
• Please submit a copy of your driver’s license with your application.
• Do not contact the department about application status.
• Positions are open until filled.

Gilchrist County is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Gilchrist County requires pre‑employment drug and background screening. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the human resources of the department listed. Notification to the hiring department must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are considered at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes all required documents as per Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

If you have any other questions, please contact Tammy Moore, HR Director for Gilchrist County BOCC (352) 463‑4617 or trmoore.us.