Southside and Baymeadows jobs in Jacksonville

Jacksonville's Southside is a working mix of office parks, medical offices, business parks and service buildings. J. Turner Butler Blvd, Baymeadows Rd and Philips Hwy run through it, with I-95 and I-295 close by. Every one of those buildings needs people at the front desk, on the floor and behind the scenes.

This guide is for job seekers who want office, light industrial or facilities work on the Southside. It covers where the jobs are, what the roles look like and how to get there. It also explains how to visit the All Purpose Staffing office on Baymeadows Road and how to apply.

Where the work is on the Southside

J. Turner Butler Blvd, known locally as JTB, runs east from I-95 toward the beaches. Office buildings, medical offices and business parks line much of it. Many of the Southside's larger office employers sit within a few minutes of a JTB exit.

Baymeadows Rd runs east and west through the heart of the Southside, with interchanges at I-95 and I-295. Office parks, medical practices, shops and service businesses sit along it. APS headquarters is on Baymeadows Rd, close to I-95.

Philips Hwy runs north and south, close to I-95. It holds a mix of older commercial buildings, business parks, service shops and light industrial space. Facilities and hands-on jobs are more common here than on the office corridors.

Southpoint sits near the JTB and I-95 interchange. It is an established office area with buildings that need administrative staff, custodians and maintenance help. Deerwood, to the east, holds Deerwood Park and other office campuses with similar needs.

Nearby neighborhoods include Baymeadows, Deerwood, Southpoint, Sunbeam, Greenland and Bartram Park. If you live in one of them, a Southside job could keep your commute short. Tell your recruiter where you live so they can look close to home first.

Office and front desk jobs

The Southside is one of Jacksonville's main office corridors. Financial, insurance, healthcare and professional service offices fill buildings along JTB, Baymeadows Rd and in Deerwood Park. They need people who are organized, careful with details and good with the public.

Many office roles ask for basic computer skills. That means typing, email, spreadsheets and learning a new system quickly. Medical offices may also ask about scheduling software or insurance terms. Tell your recruiter which programs you know, even if you only used them at one job.

Here are office roles you will often see on the Southside.

• Receptionist: greets visitors, answers phones and keeps the front desk running.
• Medical front desk: checks patients in and out, schedules visits and collects insurance information.
• Data entry clerk: enters and checks records accurately in the company's system.
• Administrative assistant: supports a team with calendars, documents, filing and errands around the office.
• Billing or records clerk: handles invoices, claims or files, often in a medical or professional office.
• Customer service representative: answers questions by phone, email or chat and logs each contact.

Light industrial jobs

Not every Southside job is behind a desk. Business parks along Philips Hwy and around the I-95 corridor hold light industrial and service operations. Work there can include assembly, kitting, packing, shipping and receiving, and parts handling.

These buildings are often smaller than the large distribution centers on the Westside or Northside. That can mean a closer team and a wider mix of tasks in one shift. You may pack orders in the morning and help receive a delivery in the afternoon.

Light industrial roles usually train on the job. What matters most is showing up on time, following steps carefully and working safely. If you have used a handheld scanner, a pallet jack or a forklift, tell your recruiter. Forklift operators still need the employer's own training and evaluation before running equipment on site.

Wear closed-toe work shoes at a minimum, and safety-toe boots if the site asks for them. Your recruiter will tell you what the site requires and what it provides.

Facilities and maintenance jobs

Office parks and medical buildings need people to keep them clean, safe and running. Facilities work on the Southside is steady because buildings never stop needing care. Many of these jobs follow the building's hours, with daytime and evening schedules.

Some roles work while offices are full, and some work after tenants go home. Ask your recruiter which kind of schedule a job has before you accept it. Here are facilities roles you will often see.

• Custodian: cleans offices, restrooms, break rooms and common areas on a set route.
• Day porter: keeps lobbies, restrooms and entrances tidy while the building is open.
• Floor care technician: strips, waxes and buffs floors, often after hours.
• Maintenance technician: handles repairs, light plumbing and electrical tasks, and work orders for a building or campus.
• Maintenance helper: supports a lead technician with tools, materials and basic repairs.
• Grounds or facilities assistant: helps with setups, moves, small projects and outdoor upkeep.

Getting to the Southside

I-95 runs north and south through the Southside, with exits at JTB, Baymeadows Rd and other cross streets. I-295 runs along the east side as part of the beltway, with exits at JTB and Baymeadows Rd. Most Southside job sites sit a short drive from one of these roads.

Rush hour traffic is heavy on JTB, Baymeadows Rd and the I-95 interchanges. Do a test drive at the time you would leave for work. Leave extra time for your first week, and know where the site wants you to park.

JTA runs bus routes on the Southside, and many office parks sit near a main road. Some buildings sit back from the road inside larger campuses, though. Check JTA's route maps and schedules for your exact trip, including the walk from the stop to the door.

If you need a ride, ask coworkers who live near you during your first week. Above all, tell your recruiter how you get to work. That helps them suggest jobs you can reach every day, not just the first day.

What a Southside workday looks like

Office jobs usually follow business hours, Monday through Friday. Medical offices may open early or run some later days to fit patient schedules. Light industrial and facilities work can start earlier or run into the evening.

APS places workers on first shift and more. Tell your recruiter which hours you can work and be honest about other commitments. A schedule you can keep is worth more than one that only looks good on paper.

Dress depends on the job. Offices often expect business casual clothes. Medical offices may ask for scrubs in a set color. Facilities and light industrial roles call for work clothes and the safety gear the site lists. If you are not sure, ask your recruiter before day one.

Your first days at any Southside job will include some training. Expect to learn the building, its systems and its rules. Ask questions early, take notes and arrive a few minutes before your start time. Supervisors notice people who are ready to work when the day begins.

How to stand out and move up

Attendance is the first thing supervisors notice, in an office or on a shop floor. Show up on time for every shift, ready to work. If something goes wrong, call your recruiter and your site contact early instead of staying silent.

Learn the systems your site uses. That might be a scheduling program, a phone system, a scanner or a work order app. Ask questions in your first week and write the answers down. People who learn the tools quickly often get more responsibility.

Office skills build on each other. A receptionist who learns scheduling and billing can grow into an office coordinator role. A custodian who helps with small repairs can grow toward a maintenance helper role. Tell your recruiter what you want to learn next.

Many assignments are contract-to-hire. If you do strong work, the employer may hire you directly. Even when a job does not convert, a good record helps your recruiter place you in the next one.

Visiting the APS office on Baymeadows Road

All Purpose Staffing is headquartered in Jacksonville. Our office is at 9471 Baymeadows Rd, Suite 108, Jacksonville, FL 32256, close to I-95. You can apply in person during business hours, Monday through Friday, or start online first.

Coming in lets you meet a recruiter face to face and ask questions about the jobs you see. It is also a good way to finish hiring paperwork. You can call ahead at (904) 527-8010 to ask what to bring for the job you want.

Bring the items below when you visit.

• A valid photo ID and your work authorization documents for hiring paperwork.
• A list of past jobs with dates, or a printed resume if you have one.
• The names of programs, equipment or tools you have used at work.
• Any certificates or credentials you hold.
• Your address and how you plan to get to work, so your recruiter can look nearby.
• The days and hours you can work.

How to apply with All Purpose Staffing

We place workers on the Southside and across Northeast Florida in office, light industrial, facilities and trades jobs. Positions include contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire roles. Many contract-to-hire assignments give you and the employer time to see if the fit is right.

You can apply in a few steps.

• Browse open jobs on our jobs page, or apply once online and let a recruiter match you.
• Tell us where you live, how you get to work and which hours you can work.
• List your past jobs, the software and equipment you know, and any credentials.
• Talk with a recruiter about the jobs that fit your skills and schedule.
• Create an account to get job alerts when new openings are posted.

After you start, your recruiter stays in touch. If something about the job is not working, tell them early so they can help. We put worker satisfaction first, because people who are treated well stay, and that is good for everyone.

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Related pages

• Browse open jobs
• Apply online
• Southside and Baymeadows jobs
• Office and medical office jobs
• Custodial and facilities jobs
• Contact our Baymeadows office