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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Landscape Maintenance Technician

NEOGOV is a company that supports public sector agencies, and they are seeking a Landscape Maintenance Technician. This role is responsible for maintaining clear access to water meter boxes and performing basic landscaping tasks at city-owned lift stations.

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Responsibilities

Clears and maintains access to water meter boxes by removing overgrown vegetation, dirt, debris or other obstructions
Utilizes hand tools and small power equipment (e.g., weed eaters, lawn mowers, trimmers) to maintain landscaping around meter boxes, lift stations, utility easements and access pathways
Performs routine mowing, edging and weed control
Assists with visual inspections of meter box conditions and reports and visible damage or abnormalities
Loads and unloads landscaping equipment and materials as required
Maintains tools and equipment in clean, safe and serviceable condition, including fueling equipment
Ensures signage, utility markers, and access points remain visible and unobstructed
Reports hazards such as erosion, flooding, or encroachments that impact infrastructure accessibility
Installs and maintains ground cover, mulch, or gravel as needed to prevent overgrowth or erosion
Performs minor grading or leveling around lift station sites to ensure stability and drainage
Maintains logs of site visits, work performed, and any issues observed
Uses work order systems or mobile app to update job status and location photos
Follows all safety procedure related to traffic, equipment, confined spaces, and utility proximity
Assists with other general groundskeeping or light-duty maintenance tasks for the Utilities department on an as-needed basis
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Landscape maintenanceVegetation controlPower equipment operationSmall engine repairFollowing instructionsHazard recognitionTeamwork

Required

High school diploma, GED, or vocational school certificate
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated at the time of employment
Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance and vegetation control practices and safety practices
Familiarity with hand tools and power equipment such as weed eaters, lawn mowers and trimmers
Skill in the safe and lawful operation of motor vehicle and all equipment required for the job
Skill in interpreting simple maps or diagrams to locate water and lift stations
Ability to follow instructions and perform physical outdoor labor in various weather conditions
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and report issues and request assistance
Ability to learn and adhere to City and departmental maintenance and safety procedures
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to safely use tools and equipment in this area of responsibility, including weed eaters and lawn mowers
Ability to recognize hazardous conditions (e.g., flooding, erosion, unstable ground) and respond appropriately

Preferred

Preferred experience includes small engine repair and the operation and maintenance of landscape equipment

Benefits

PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters.
RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.
HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, Employee's Birthday.
INSURANCE:* Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee. Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $621/month; Child/Children $531/month; and Family $1,188/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $280/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $535/month). Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.
457 Plan Empower Retirement: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – See Human Resources for more details.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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