EEL Land Management Technician (23510)

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

Melbourne (FL)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 27,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Job summary

Brevard County is seeking a qualified candidate for full-time land management duties on conservation lands, including habitat and trail maintenance, equipment care, and facilities upkeep. Work schedule is typically Mon-Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with some weekends possible.

Requirements include 2 years in grounds and facility maintenance with conservation land experience or an Associate’s Degree with related coursework; salary ranges from $17.52–$19.27 hourly, negotiable by experience.

Qualifications

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Facilities maintenance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Environmental Sciences

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. 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.

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.

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