General Services Specialist Lakeland
Job Summary
Job Title: General Services Specialist
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Location: Lakeland FL 33801
Employment Type: Contract
Engagement Type: W2/1099
Final Interview: Inperson/Online
Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is hiring a General Services Specialist on behalf of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Central Region in Lakeland.
DCF-Lakeland-General Services-Central Region General Services Specialist. CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A VALID/ACTIVE FLORIDA DRIVERS LICENSE AND PASS A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND AND MVR.
May occasionally drive a state vehicle to other DCF sites in the Central Region (Polk Highlands Hardee) during emergencies.
May occasionally have overnight travel in Suncoast Region during emergencies. The staff member will have to report to 200 N. Kentucky Ave Lakeland FL 33801 Monday through Friday 8-5 at their own expense. Any travel from that location will be on a state vehicle and that include gas tolls and maintenance. If an overnight is required which doesnt happen often and is usually related to Emergency Management activities hotel is included and we provide meals or reimbursement.
In this job you will have a very wide range of responsibilities. The following are some of the things you can expect to do in your day to day with General Services.
You are the first person and many times the only representative that many staff will see of General Services therefore it is important that you conduct yourself and your business in a courteous respectful manner.
This is a responsible position and you are expected to be able to work independently and to keep your supervisor and team leaders informed of situations and to report updates accordingly.
These are many of the duties you will perform at General Services and you will find that you will do many things that arent listed here. If you have an open mind and can manage your time this job can be very rewarding and you will be working with the best DCF team in the state. HAVE FUN!
Keep in mind that this is a very visible position.
- Maintaining and accounting for Personal Protection Equipment and DSNAP inventory and distribution systems.
- Compliance with CFOP 40-2 Vehicle Management maintain your state vehicle and other state vehicles and submitting the monthly logs in a timely manner.
- Maintaining the ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles & Trailers).
- Assisting the MASC with day to day needs and witnessing the destruction of mail on a weekly basis.
- 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 IT with equipment moves 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 youre visiting.
- Maintain the warehouse and make sure it stays as neat and tidy as possible and if you can keep all aisles 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 the 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 the designated General Services contacts.
- Transfer surplus IT equipment to the Wildwood warehouse.
- Conducting site inspections as directed across the region.
- Ability to speak and understand English (Required)
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Must have a valid Florida drivers license and reliable transportation (Required)
- Must be able to pass a level 2 background screening and clear MVR (Required)
- Ability to conduct yourself and your business in a courteous respectful manner (Required)
- Ability to work independently (Required)
- Must have excellent communication skills (Required)
- Ability to follow directives from supervisor and team leaders (Required)
- Experience in supply/warehouse management (Required 1 year)
- Experience maintaining a fleet of vehicles (Required 6 months)
- Ability to use handcarts and hand dollies moving heavy furniture and office equipment (Required 6 months)
- Experience with OSHA and safety regulations (Required 6 months)
- Experience conducting facility site inspections (Required 6 months)
- Experience with IT equipment (Required 6 months)
- Ability to assist with Disaster Management preparing facilities and assets for event and recovery efforts (Required)
- Familiar with Central Florida regions and GPS (Required)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (Required)
Qualified candidates should email their resume to with "General Services Specialist" in the subject line.
Required Skills:
Required Skills and Experience Valid and active Florida driver license and reliable transportation Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening and clear a motor vehicle record (MVR) check Ability to speak and understand English 1 year of experience in supply or warehouse management 6 months maintaining a fleet of vehicles 6 months using handcarts and hand dollies to move heavy furniture and office equipment 6 months of experience with OSHA and safety regulations 6 months conducting facility site inspections 6 months of experience with IT equipment Ability to assist with disaster management preparing facilities and assets for events and recovery efforts Familiarity with Central Florida regions and GPS navigation Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to work independently and follow directives from the supervisor and team leaders Excellent communication skills and the ability to conduct business in a courteous and respectful manner Education High school diploma or equivalent Work Requirements The staff member reports to 200 N. Kentucky Ave Lakeland FL 33801 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at their own expense. May occasionally drive a state vehicle to other DCF sites in the Central Region (Polk Highlands and Hardee counties) during emergencies. Travel from the Lakeland location is in a state vehicle which covers gas tolls and maintenance. May occasionally require overnight travel in the Suncoast Region during emergencies which is usually related to emergency management activities. Hotel accommodation is provided along with meals or reimbursement. This contract is open to W2 or 1099 candidates only. Corp-to-Corp (C2C) candidates will not be considered. The final interview will be conducted in person. How to Apply Qualified candidates should email their resume to with General Services Specialist (811219) in the subject line.
Required Education:
High school diploma general education degree or equivalent