EEL Land Management Technician (22763)

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

Melbourne (FL)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 27,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off / holidays

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking a skilled grounds and facilities maintenance worker to manage conservation lands, habitats, trails, and related property facilities across county sites.

Open to candidates with two years of maintenance experience and applicable coursework; a relevant associate degree plus six months experience also qualifies. Flexible schedule, full-time, with benefits and competitive starting pay.

Qualifications

Two years of grounds and facility maintenance experience with equipment repair.
Assoc. degree plus six months conservation land maintenance coursework or equivalent.
Experience operating heavy equipment preferred (mulching excavators, bulldozers, farming equipment).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Equipment repair experience

Education

Associates Degree in Environmental Sciences

Six months conservation land maintenance coursework

Job description

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.
Full Time
Open Until Filled.
$17.52 to $19.27 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/EEL Administrative Office/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Performs experienced land management work on conservation lands, maintaining habitats, trails, equipment, and related property facilities and structures.
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 Associates 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. Experience operating heavy equipment, including mulching excavators, bulldozers, and various types of farming equipment is preferred.
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 certification and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved agency and maintain both certifications 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.
Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:
Insurance

Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

To learn more, please read the Active Employee Benefits Guide
Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays

12 Vacation Days per Year
12 Sick Days per Year
11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.
2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays