EEL Land Management Technician Position Available In Brevard, Florida

EEL Land Management Technician Brevard County United States, Florida, Melbourne Jun 26, 2025

Department:

Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Unit:

Environmentally Endangered Lands Position Type:

Permanent Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

CLOSE DATE

07/10/2025 $16.52 to $18.17 hourly.

Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/EEL Administrative Office. Work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Performs experienced land management work on conservation lands, maintaining habitats, trails, equipment, and related property facilities and structures. Participates on prescribed fire team.

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 coursework in land management practices. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience operating heavy equipment such as mulching excavators, bull dozers, tractors and disks, and mowers 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. 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, 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; Run; Smell; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech Other necessary physical activities/traits Participation on prescribed fire operations.

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; 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: Outdoors, hot conditions.