Grounds Maintenance Coordinator; Sports Field Maintenance

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, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Will require weekend coverage and evening shifts.

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

2025-26 Citrus EBH Booklet and

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Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

• 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 the grounds maintenance activities assigned to park operations, maintenance staff and other workers. 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.
• Inspect all work completed by staff and contracted services to ensure high standards are met.
• Performs weekly irrigation inspections and active sports field inspections.
• Assists 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.
• Maintain schedules, inventory and work assignments using an electronic work order system.
• Assists with public relations activities.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports, providing timely updates to supervision and administration through verbal and written communication.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment to complete tasks efficiently and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs other duties as required.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.).

• 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 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: IS-200.b: IC
    * subsequent lines*
  • IS-700.b:
    An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c:
    National Response Framework, an Introduction

• 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.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an…