Brevard County
Department:
Public Works Department
Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge
Position Type: Permanent
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
CLOSE DATE: 10/03/2025
$23.05 to $25.34 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Merritt Island/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performs skilled service work supervising the County's landscaping and beautification projects. The employee supervises the landscaping crews in all phases of the development and maintenance of landscaping ensuring that road right-of-way vegetation management is performed to the highest standards. Works closely with multiple mowing and landscape contractors to coordinate, inspect, and monitor their work, as well as documenting and reporting any deficiencies, safety violations, or contract compliance issues related to the contractors.
REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in landscaping installation and construction, which included the operation of landscaping equipment. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a Public Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist is preferred. This is heavy physical work that exposes individuals to extreme weather conditions, dust, dirt, hazardous materials and chemicals, moving machinery, and traffic. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT:50 lbs. or more
CARRY:50 lbs. or more
PUSH:50 lbs. or more
PULL:50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND:5 - 8 hours
WALK:5 - 8 hours
SIT:5 - 8 hours
DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation
(ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
Public Works Department
Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge
Position Type: Permanent
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
CLOSE DATE: 10/03/2025
$23.05 to $25.34 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Merritt Island/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performs skilled service work supervising the County's landscaping and beautification projects. The employee supervises the landscaping crews in all phases of the development and maintenance of landscaping ensuring that road right-of-way vegetation management is performed to the highest standards. Works closely with multiple mowing and landscape contractors to coordinate, inspect, and monitor their work, as well as documenting and reporting any deficiencies, safety violations, or contract compliance issues related to the contractors.
REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in landscaping installation and construction, which included the operation of landscaping equipment. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a Public Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist is preferred. This is heavy physical work that exposes individuals to extreme weather conditions, dust, dirt, hazardous materials and chemicals, moving machinery, and traffic. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT:50 lbs. or more
CARRY:50 lbs. or more
PUSH:50 lbs. or more
PULL:50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND:5 - 8 hours
WALK:5 - 8 hours
SIT:5 - 8 hours
DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation
(ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A