Operations & Infrastructure Coordinator

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top-rated public school systems in Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, a long-established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019, St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest-growing county in the United States, showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County.

About the role

The St. Johns County Facilities Maintenance department is seeking an Operations & Infrastructure Coordinator to support county services by improving workflows, managing projects, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. This role plays a key part in coordinating initiatives across infrastructure, facilities, asset management, fleet operations, and procurement while ensuring smooth, compliant, and cost-effective service delivery.

The Facilities Management Department provides comprehensive facilities services including property management and maintenance for all properties and buildings owned by the St. Johns Board of County Commissioners. The department delivers the full spectrum of facilities management services for approximately 2 million square feet of County facilities, ranging from general administrative offices and judicial facilities to library and recreational facilities. In addition, the department provides in-house small construction services and project management of building repairs and renovations.

The ideal candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, and Humility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational and infrastructure improvement projects to enhance county services and efficiency.
• Review workflows and implement process improvements that reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and tracking infrastructure, facilities, and capital projects.
• Support asset management activities, including inventory, lifecycle tracking, and accountability reporting.
• Help manage fleet and equipment operations by monitoring usage, maintenance, readiness, and vehicle inventory.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflow documentation, and operational policies.
• Coordinate procurement requests, vendor activities, contracts, and project deliverables.
• Collect and analyze operational data to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor budgets, spending, and project timelines while ensuring compliance with county policies.
• Work with multiple departments and divisions to improve operations and support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with county policies, safety standards, and audit requirements.
• Assist with emergency operations, special projects, and other county initiatives.
• Maintain full-time presence on the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field, and three (3) years of professional administrative, analytical, program support, or human resources experience; or
• Associate degree in a related field and five (5) years of directly related professional experience; or
• High school diploma and seven (7) years of directly related professional experience.
• Experience analyzing workflows, coordinating projects, and implementing operational improvements.
• Preferred: Experience with capital improvement programs, procurement, and contract administration.
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma, CAPM, or other continuous improvement certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak, and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Skills

• Knowledge in local government, public works, facilities management, public infrastructure, or military logistics.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Skill in Microsoft Office and asset management, maintenance management (CMMS), or project management software.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Environmental Demands

• Working Conditions: May include some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.), extreme noises, odors, heights, and/or dust.
• Physical Activity: May include sitting, walking, lifting heavy objects up to 25 lbs, kneeling, crouching, reaching, or standing.

Pay

$54,870.40 - $73,278.40