Grounds Maintenance Coordinator

Citrus County is seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Coordinator to join our dynamic team. Citrus County is not just a place to work-it's a vibrant, welcoming community committed to enhancing the quality of life for all its residents. Our Grounds Maintenance team within the Parks and Recreation Division plays a pivotal role in this mission by providing comprehensive grounds maintenance services encompassing a wide range of facilities and amenities, including parks, cemeteries, beaches, boat ramps, fishing piers, docks, play equipment, lightning detection systems, sports fields, and selective landscape care for County buildings.

The Grounds Maintenance Coordinator oversees small scale landscaping operations, ground maintenance and park improvement projects in the County. Creates schedules and verifies tasks related to Grounds Maintenance.  Performs work according to some procedures but will exercise discretion and how and when to complete tasks under general supervision.

The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Flexible for evening shifts and weekend coverage.

• 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.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Assists in Grounds Maintenance staff, provides needed information for the Grounds Maintenance budget process, as needed.
• Inspects contract mowing jobs, new projects, and facility conditions and keeps detailed record of findings and repairs
• Inspects playgrounds, lighting systems, park facilities and sports fields, boat ramps, piers and park amenities and keeps detailed record of findings and repairs.
• Makes minor repairs in parks and on County properties as needed.
• Creates schedules of maintenance to be performed, reviews employees’ daily worksheets and attends meetings and classes.
• Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.
• Obtains quotes for various projects and provides follow through.
• Performs other duties as required.

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.
• Requires successful completion of classes in turf grass maintenance or grounds maintenance.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• 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, Playground Safety Inspector certification.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Ability to use effectively standard maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (includes nights and weekend) to respond to emergencies.
• 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.)
• 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

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• 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.

Employee Benefits at a Glance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave   Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

 

Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job.  The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

 

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, 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. PLEASE NOTE: Veterans' Preference is not applied for positions that are classified as managerial/supervisory unless excluded. For details, please refer to Section 110.205(2), F.S.

 

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.

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