Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist $1000.00 Sign-On Incentive

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.

This position provides daily and after‑hours emergency material, supplies, repair parts, tools and equipment oversight to support Facilities Management Division controlled inventory warehouses.

• Uses the Maximo computerized inventory system to issue/transfer warehouse stock items to plant and field repair and maintenance personnel for routine maintenance and emergency repair activities.
• Creates order requests for inventory from the Maximo inventory system for emergency repairs to the utilities systems.
• Tracks open orders through the Maximo inventory system for backordered items and completes transactions and orders as items become available.
• Researches deliveries for other divisions through the Maximo Purchase Order system and contacts proper personnel to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Organizes daily paperwork for the supervisor’s review.
• Pulls and stages orders for the various divisions, daily workload and emergency requests.
• Processes Fed Ex, UPS, etc. pickups and deliveries.
• Receives and stocks inventory while ensuring accuracy; reviews each item to determine if it is on order and if the item meets the required specifications.
• Performs weekly cycle counts on specific bin number ranges to maintain proper inventory accuracy, and conducts annual physical inventory.
• Maintains inventory bin locations and overflow areas to ensure that the proper level of stock is on hand at all times; informs the supervisor of any items in short supply to initiate the procurement process.
• Ensures that the warehouse is maintained in a neat, clean fashion and that there are no safety violations; protects the security of the inventory by following established security procedures.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

High‑school graduation or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience with material handling equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, basic warehousing, inbound & outbound shipping, and computerized inventory control systems. Must pay attention to detail, make accurate decisions on material specifications, and possess a valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by hire date.

• Experience with CMMS (preferably Maximo).
• Detail‑oriented candidate with two years of experience in stockroom/supply/inventory operation.
• Knowledge of Inventory Control and prior experience with Inventory Control Data Software.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Open Date: 01/08/2026
Close Date:
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 011 – $19.00 to $24.12 per hour
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
Placement based on education and experience

• 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 sick leave annually.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long‑term disability, and employee assistance for all 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, and personal life balance.
• 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.

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