FACILITIES SERVICES SPECIALIST - 64031080

Requisition No: 871873 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FACILITIES SERVICES SPECIALIST - 64031080

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64031080 

Salary:  $34,760.18 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/23/2026 

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FACILITIES SERVICES SPECIALIST

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

This position reports to the County Health Department (CHD) Assistant Administrator. The incumbent is an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) and represents the agency and its vision and mission. The incumbent is part of the public health system and is expected to exhibit Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in a diverse, dynamic work environment. This position is in the Health Protection & Response Division (HP&R) located in the Summit office and is a countywide position serving all DOH-Pasco locations including Hudson, Dade City, and Wesley Chapel.

Duties included but not limited to:

Mail and Delivery Services

• Load and deliver mail, packages, medical items, medications, office equipment, and other materials to all DOH-Pasco sites and designated locations.
• Travel outside the county as needed.
• Collect daily deposits from offices, transport them to the bank, and deliver items to Fiscal.
• Open and sort mail for each program at the Summit office.
• Deliver outgoing mail to the Post Office and packages to UPS/FedEx as required.

Facilities and Safety

• Conduct routine facility inspections at all office locations.
• Assist with fire drills and state safety inspections.
• Draft results for the electronic Safety Inspection Report Form (SIRF) for supervisor review and submission.
• Report inspection findings and help implement corrective actions.
• Handle interoffice moves, assemble office equipment, and perform light building maintenance.

Inventory and Property Management

• Assist in managing non-technological inventory in compliance with DOHP 250-11-15.
• Support annual inventory verification.
• Assist with property disposition and reporting per County and State guidelines.

Receiving and Distribution

• Receive daily freight, including temperature-sensitive medications.
• Ensure all freight is properly checked in through MFMP.
• Deliver incoming freight/packages to departments promptly.

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

• Assist with maintenance of vehicles assigned to the department.
• Conduct vehicle and trailer maintenance inspections.
• Schedule maintenance with the county or outside vendors.
• Perform minor repairs as directed.
• Ensure all DOH-Pasco response equipment (trucks, trailers, generators, light towers, signboards, etc.) is maintained in ready condition.
• Drive large vehicles, tow trailers, and operate a forklift as needed.
• Attend safety committee and/or vehicle utilization committee meetings as directed.

Public Health Preparedness Support

• Assist with logistical operations at shelters, points of dispensing (PODs), staging areas, and other response activities.
• Support setup and delivery of equipment and supplies.
• Assist with outreach events, including setup, delivery of equipment/supplies, and staffing support.
• Move and operate vehicles such as large trucks and trailers to support events.

Perform other related duties as requested/required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in MS Office Products (Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel primarily)
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Utilize and operate a forklift machine and pallet jack; training will be provided.
• Ability to drive large vehicles and pull trailers.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Knowledge in minor repairs and maintenance of grounds and building.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to details.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. This position will require reaching, bending, stretching, twisting or stooping and must be able to lift heavy, bulky packages (some more than 50 pounds).

Qualifications:

Minimum: 

Valid Florida Driver’s License. 

Willing to travel around the county delivering, collecting, and moving various items/goods 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

7509 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums. Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums!

• Monthly employee premium for the standard PPO/HMO:
  • Single coverage is $50
  • Family coverage is $180
• Monthly employee premium for the High Deductible Health Plan PPO/HMO:
  • Single coverage is $15
  • Family coverage is $64.30

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Professional Development Training Opportunities
• And much more!

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.