LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST

City of New Smyrna Beach - Human Resources; Florida; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(a) retirement with 2% match

Paid leave and holidays

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

The City of New Smyrna Beach seeks a Landscape Specialist to perform skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance, landscaping, and pesticide/fertilizer application for the Parks Division. You will work under the Parks Supervisor, exercising initiative while following supervision guidelines.

Responsibilities include pruning, planting, turf care, and safe handling of chemicals. Equipment operation and event setup are also part of the role, with opportunities to grow qualifications and contribute

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in disease and pest identification or related experience preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver's License; pesticide license or must obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates grounds maintenance in City parks and properties.
• Performs landscaping, pruning, mulching, planting, and bed maintenance.
• Maintains turf, cleans and maintains facilities and assets.
• Applies fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators under supervision; license after training.
• Maintains chemical storage, logs, and safety records.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Pesticide application

Tree pruning

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Push and riding mowers

Tractors with attachments

Water tank truck

Pressure washers

Bucket truck / scissor lift

Job description

LANDSCAPE SPECIALIST

The City of New Smyrna Beach Public Works Department is seeking a Landscape Specialist!

Hourly Rate: $21.3777

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

About the Job!

The Landscape Specialist performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance, landscaping, and pesticide and fertilizer application duties in support of the City’s Parks Division. The role requires the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks while working under the close supervision of the Parks Supervisor.

• Coordinates and participates in a variety of grounds maintenance activities in City parks and other City-owned properties, including landscaping, turf care, and general site upkeep.
• Performs landscaping duties including pruning trees, shrubs, and perennials; mulching; planting and maintaining annual flower beds; and recommending appropriate plants based on soil conditions and sun/shade exposure. Assists with planning landscape projects and selecting materials to support ornamental, tree, and turf health.
• Maintains turf and landscaped areas by mowing, trimming, aerifying, verticutting, repairing turf, watering non-irrigated planters and beds, and removing weeds from planting beds, fence lines, sidewalks, shell parking lots, and similar areas. Operates a water tank truck to supply water to non-irrigated landscaped areas as required.
• Collects and disposes of trash, litter, fallen limbs, and debris; pressure washes benches, sidewalks, playground equipment, fences, trash receptacles, structures, and related assets to maintain cleanliness and safety throughout City facilities.
• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and growth regulator chemicals under the direction of the Parks Supervisor until a Florida Ornamental & Turf Pesticide License is obtained; once licensed, independently determines proper application rates, maintains the chemical storage room, and ensures safe and compliant chemical handling practices.
• Maintains accurate chemical records, including MSDS documentation, usage logs, and inventory records, in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Operates and utilizes equipment including push and riding mowers up to 72-inch cutting width, tractors with turf management attachments, light trucks with trailers, chain saws, weeders, edgers, pole saws, pressure washers, backpack blowers, and other equipment used in park and grounds maintenance. May perform tree trimming or hang holiday decorations using a bucket truck or scissor lift.
• Performs minor maintenance on hand tools and small power equipment, including sharpening blades, changing oil and filters, and greasing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Sets up and tears down materials and equipment for special events, recreation programs, work orders, and other City activities, including delivery and placement of barricades, trash cans, picnic tables, and related items.
• Participates in equipment inventories, conducts routine safety inspections, and maintains adequate stock levels within the tool room and assigned work areas.
• Oversees and maintains designated specialty areas, including responsibility for the NSB Community Garden, ensuring proper upkeep and coordination in accordance with City standards.
• May assist with scheduling work activities for staff assigned to high-profile or priority maintenance areas and may supervise a field crew as assigned.
• Promotes a consumer-friendly, service-oriented environment through professional conduct and responsive service to City staff and the public.

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; three (3) years progressive experience in disease and pest identification preferred as well as the equipment used to perform the assigned work; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• State of Florida Restricted Pesticide Applicator’s License in ornamental and turf grass is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.
• Complete Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) training through the Florida Department of Transportation within six (6) months of employment and maintain throughout city employment.

This position requires successfully passing a Pre Employment Physical, Drug Screen, and Background Check.

Why Work Here?

• City pays 100% of the employee's medical & Dental plan premiums and 50% for dependents!
• Life Insurance covered by the City for up to 1x annual salary!
• Short Term Disability coverage provided by the City!
• Automatic 8% City Contributions into a 401(a) retirement account with matching up to 2%! This plan has only a five (5) year vesting period!
• Generous Personal leave, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays
• Additional benefits available for a small cost such as Vision, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Identity Theft / Credit Monitorting, and more!

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Job Details

Category Skilled Trade Job Postings Status Open Salary $21.3777 Posted November 2, 2026 7:00 AM Closing November 23, 2026 11:59 PM

The City of New Smyrna Beach provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The City of New Smyrna Beach complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the City has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.