Grounds Maintenance Coordinator

About the role

The Grounds Maintenance Coordinator position at Citrus County Government involves leading and supervising grounds maintenance activities in parks, athletic fields, facilities, and buildings. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with participation in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, and coordinates work of assigned staff.
• Reviews and evaluates employee performance and completes performance evaluations.
• Counsels staff and initiates commendations or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Leads, assists, and helps to supervise grounds maintenance activities.
• Provides guidance, advice, and problem-solving assistance to effectively manage daily challenges and concerns.
• Assists with training and instructing staff regarding all aspects of operations and maintenance, including safety practices and operational procedures.
• Maintains schedules, inventory, and work assignments using an electronic work order system.
• Performs weekly irrigation inspections and active sports field inspections.
• Affords assistance in coordinating materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel to ensure completion of operational and maintenance assignments.
• Makes general operating decisions and determines how to use equipment and staff in the absence of his/her supervisor.
• Operates, maintains, and services various medium equipment’s to maintain roadways, right of ways, drainage, and other areas as needed.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment to complete tasks efficiently, adhering to safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years’ working experience with computers.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in turf industry and grounds maintenance.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment, Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class “A”.
• Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment, Playground Safety Inspector certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment, Florida Applicator License (Ornamental and Turf).