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OPS (Other Personal Services) Worker

Polk State College


Job Location:

Winter Haven, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 15 - 15
Posted: 9 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Description

Other Personal Services (OPS) positions are used to describe positions that are part-time and temporary in nature. OPS jobs will normally be created for the accomplishment of short-term peak workload or periodic/intermittent tasks or projects for the college. OPS employees do not fill established positions nor are they assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. These positions will vary based on the need of the institution and include office clerical administrative and/or manual labor positions. An OPS temporary employee can work up to 1040 hours (in a 12-month period) unless the employee meets the criteria for extension referenced in Rule 60L-33.005 Florida Administrative Code and normally are not longer than a six-month employment period.

Essential Functions/Duties

Job functions will vary depending on the work project task department or other work criteria.


OPS Worker positions earn an hourly rate of$15.00per hour.
Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Solid technological skills and ability to use computers comfortably.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills with special attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with others.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
HS Diploma or equivalent required

Part-time employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Please note that positions may not be available at the current time. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.
We encourage you to apply for OPS Worker positions in specific areas of the college as they become available.
Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

  • a resume
  • anelectronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

Important Information
  • 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.
  • Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
  • To request Veterans Preference please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214 etc.) to your application.
  • Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
  • Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g. F-1 STEM OPT H-1B TN J1 etc.) will not be considered.
  • Reference checks successful completion of a background check and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
  • Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs activities or employment. For information about the Colleges equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures or to file a complaint please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland FL 33803

863.669.2903

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Required Experience:

IC