Grounds Maintenance Coordinator

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners seeks a Grounds Maintenance Coordinator to lead grounds staff across parks, fields, and facilities, ensuring safe, quality turf and maintenance work.

This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM with rotating after-hours on-call duties. Supervisory experience and turf maintenance expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required; five years computer experience preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise skilled and semi-skilled grounds staff across parks, fields, and facilities.
• Coordinate turf and grounds maintenance programs, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Supervise day-to-day maintenance tasks and equipment operation.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Grounds Maintenance Coordinator is a lead position performing and supervising skilled and semi-skilled work under limited supervision. Performs general maintenance and ground operations in parks, athletic fields, facilities, and buildings. The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is required to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.

Detailed information regarding the County’s benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years’ working experience with computers, required.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in turf industry and grounds maintenance, required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • 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

• Must be able to complete courses in turf grass maintenance or grounds maintenance once hired.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of operating various types of light to medium equipment.
• Ability to use effectively standard maintenance equipment, medium construction equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to work after normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders, and occasional climbing and throwing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, working in darkness, and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.