Public Works

Welcome

The Department of Public Works is the primary caretaker of all city-owned properties and infrastructure. Our mission is to maintain and improve our city's assets with dependable, professional and willing employees who are committed to excellence in customer service and satisfaction.

Click here for information about using roads for special events and block parties.

Click here to access the Property Asset Management Optimization (PAMO) mapping tool.

Click here to learn more about the Fight Blight Initiative and how you can help make Jacksonville neighborhoods cleaner and safer.

The department consists of seven divisions:

The Engineering and Construction Management Division handles planning and engineering of public works projects.
The Right of Way and Stormwater Maintenance Division maintains the city's streets, sidewalks and drainage systems.
The Mowing & Landscape Maintenance Division maintains landscape, including grass, trees, other vegetation and irrigation, on various city-owned assets.
The Traffic Engineering Division installs, maintains and regulates all street markings, signs, signals and other traffic control devices on city-owned roadways.
The Real Estate Division handles all aspects of managing the city's real estate holdings.
The Public Buildings Division provides security, custodial and maintenance for the city's public buildings and facilities
The Solid Waste Division ensures proper disposal of solid waste and supervises city landfills. Click here for information about the residential solid waste fee.