| Location | Jacksonville, FL |
Mowing and Landscaping Supervisor
Salary
$66,033.30 Annually
Location
City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2026-07275
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
09/04/2026
Closing Date
9/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Mowing and Landscaping Supervisor.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is skilled craft work at the advanced supervisor level in the inspection, coordination, and review of mowing and landscaping maintenance, Work requires a thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques and procedures used in public works mowing and landscaping maintenance activities, city owned property, right of ways, and easements which is acquired through considerable experience. Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work of multiple crews. Contacts require skills in understanding people which are important in coordinating project activities and dealing with the public and contractors regarding service requests and complaints. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards involving differing situations that require the use of judgment. The work is performed in both office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards ,but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates two-way radios, motor vehicles, and occasionally construction equipment. The physical demands are minimal but may occasionally require lifting and moving objects weighing 50 pounds or more. The work is performed under limited supervision where the assignments are subject to established methods, techniques and procedures; the worker plans and organizes the work and determines priorities; and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness and adherence to established methods and standards.
Examples of Work
Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, inspects and evaluates the work of crews assigned to city owned property, right of ways, and easements for mowing and landscape maintenance and service.
Coaches, instructs, trains, and provides technical assistance to assigned staff.
Reviews with supervisors and crew leaders plans and specifications of work to be done.
Investigates complaints and meets with citizens to mediate resolutions.
Inspects tools, vehicles, equipment and facilities for proper use and care.
Conducts semi-annual and annual inventories for expendable and non-expendable equipment assigned to crews.
Inspects job sites for adherence to safety, contract requirements and departmental regulations.
Reviews work reports, time sheets, and material and equipment records.
Determines priorities of jobs.
Coordinates job requirements with utility companies and other affected concerns.
Prepares and maintains records of work performed, problems encountered, and disposition of same.
Evaluates and counsels employees and initiates disciplinary action.
Operates a motor vehicle to conduct field inspections.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville Core Competencies.
Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.
Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of public works construction and maintenance methods, standards, and procedures.
Knowledge of city owned property, right of ways, easements and landscape installation and maintenance methods, standards, and procedures.
Knowledge of the tools and procedures used in the installation, maintenance and construction of public landscape projects
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in developing and supervising staff.
Knowledge of safety procedures and occupational hazards for construction and maintenance activities.
Knowledge of standard construction and maintenance principles for working around underground and overground utilities.
Ability to perform and verify arithmetic computations.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and maps.
Ability to investigate and resolve customer complaints and personnel-related problems and issues.
Ability to read, comprehend and apply policies, rules and regulations.
Ability to train, schedule, assign, monitor, inspect, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
Ability to prepare written reports and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Must possess a valid class B or higher commercial driver's license at time of application and maintain it during employment in this class.
Must qualify for, obtain and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The probationary period for this class is one (1) year.
This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $66,033.30. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?
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Do you have five (5) years of education and/or experience in construction or maintenance of public works city owned property, right of ways, and easements or landscaping projects?
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If you answered yes, to the above question. Do you have one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity?
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Are you able to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more?
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
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Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Required Question
Employer City of Jacksonville
Address 117 W. Duval St.
Suite 100
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx