EEL Land Management Technician

Brevard County; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County's Parks and Recreation Department, Environmentally Endangered Lands unit, is seeking a full-time land management worker on Merritt Island. The role involves maintaining habitats, trails, equipment, and related facilities on conservation lands and supporting education centers. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $18.52 to $20.37, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. and occasional weekends; experience in grounds/maintenance and required certifications are

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in grounds and facility maintenance, and equipment repair, including six (6) months in conservation land maintenance and related coursework OR an Associate's Degree in Environmental Sciences plus six months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs experienced land management work on conservation lands, maintaining habitats, trails, equipment, and related property facilities and structures.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Facility maintenance

Conservation land management

Education

Associate's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Department: Parks and Recreation Department

Organizational Unit: Environmentally Endangered Lands

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

$18.52 to $20.37 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Merritt Island/Sams House Management and Education Center. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include some weekends. Performs experienced land management work on conservation lands, maintaining habitats, trails, equipment, and related property facilities and structures.

Open Until Filled.

REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of experience in grounds and facility maintenance, and equipment repair, which includes six (6) months of experience with conservation land maintenance and related coursework in land management practices OR Associate's Degree in Environmental Sciences or a closely related field PLUS six (6) months of experience with conservation land maintenance and related course work in land management practices. 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 driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The applicant will be disqualified from further consideration for the position if a Level I background criminal background investigation, performed in accordance with Brevard County Administrative Order 5 (AO-5), discloses the applicant has disqualifying convictions (as defined in AO-5). In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, fulltime permanent employees will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. 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; Run; Smell; Stoop

The employee must have:

• Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes

Other necessary physical activities/traits

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. 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; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others

Other working conditions:

• Must have the ability to climb up to 15ft on a ladder.