Grounds Maintenance Coordinator

Lead position performing and supervising skilled and semi-skilled work in parks, athletic fields, facilities, and buildings. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM with rotating on-call duty for after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, and coordinate work of assigned staff; review and evaluate employee performance; counsel staff and initiate commendations or disciplinary action.
• Lead and assist in grounds maintenance activities for park operations and maintenance staff.
• Provide guidance, advice, and problem-solving assistance to manage daily challenges.
• Train and instruct staff on operations, maintenance, safety practices, and procedures.
• Inspect work completed by staff and contracted services to ensure high standards.
• Perform weekly irrigation and active sports field inspections.
• Coordinate materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel to complete operational and maintenance assignments.
• Make general operating decisions and determine equipment and staff use in supervisor’s absence.
• Maintain schedules, inventory, and work assignments using an electronic work order system.
• Assist with public relations activities; prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Drive and operate county vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain medium equipment such as front loaders, small bulldozers, backhoes, rollers, gang mowers, bush hogs, boom axes, slope mowers, and box tractors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years’ experience with computers.
• At least four years’ experience in the turf industry and grounds maintenance.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver License (or obtain within 30 days of establishing residency).
• Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class “A” (obtain within six months of employment).
• Playground Safety Inspector certification (obtain within six months of employment).
• Florida Applicator License (Ornamental and Turf) (obtain within six months of employment).
• FEMA NIMS certifications (obtain within 90 days):
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction

Skills and Abilities

• Complete turf grass or grounds maintenance courses post-hire.
• Sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to work under adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of operating light to medium equipment.
• Ability to use standard maintenance equipment, construction equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain courteous and effective relations with staff, officials, community groups, and the public.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Physical Requirements

• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders; occasional climbing and throwing.
• Tasks involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, working in darkness, and operating a manual transmission.
• Requires normal visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes, gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.

Benefits

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings is available on the County’s website.