AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPT-SES - 42002517

Requisition No: 861048 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPT-SES - 42002517

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42002517 

Salary:  $52,907.40 - $65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2025 

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AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT – SES 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES 

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT: 

Caitlin North (352) 395-4930

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Four years of experience in automotive repair work; or

Vocational/technical training in automotive repair can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, Title 49, Part 382, CFR.

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. “Drug Test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.

The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.

Successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment and annual queries through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant with a current Commercial Driver’s License must pass a query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

JOB DUTIES: 

Responsible for overseeing the equipment maintenance/repair program within the Waccasassa Forestry Center (WaFC) of the Florida Forest Service (FFS). Supervises all outlying shops and mechanics.  Supports the statewide maintenance and repair of equipment for the FFS by planning, organizing, prioritizing, and assigning work to inspect, maintain, repair, fabricate, test, assess, and recommend for acquisition, disposal, or continued operation of automotive, agricultural, firefighting, emergency response and heavy construction equipment.  Items of equipment included are: gasoline and diesel vans, sedans, pickup trucks, transport trucks, school buses, bucket trucks, other medium and heavy trucks; light, medium, and heavy dozers and other tracked equipment; front-end loaders, dump trucks, excavators, scrapers, and road graders; light, medium, and heavy cranes, farm tractors, and agricultural materials; lubricant inventories within the District.  Provides budget information to Maintenance Administrator on shop operations costs, equipment repair and cost of materials and supplies. Reviews data from WaFC morning report and formulates a priority of the broken/downed equipment.  Assists Operations/Maintenance Administrators with development and implementation of WaFC policies, procedures, and standards for equipment operation and maintenance. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.   Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with FFS and department policies and procedures.

Manages equipment repairs, repair shop operations, including oversight of parts, materials, supplies and lubricant purchasing, record keeping, reporting, and security; oversees welding and fabrication; performs vehicle and equipment safety inspections; processes equipment records; parts/component sourcing, price comparisons, continual audit of shop operations for compliance with department procedures, environmental requirements, optimum shop safety, and maximum economy and efficiency of operations.  Consults with mechanics on diagnosis of major component problems, planning of major tear-downs/overhauls, assessment of recurring operating problems, assessment of conditions affecting operating safety. Meets bi-weekly with all District mechanics at their respective shops for inspection and communication.  Develops professional relationships with a multitude of vendors (parts, supplies, and service) for the purpose of obtaining more value for budget dollars.

Interfaces with WaFC supervisory personnel (Center Manager, Forest Area Supervisors, Operations/Maintenance Administrators, etc.) to discuss expenses and status of major equipment repairs and overhauls (out-of-body engine work, transmission rebuilds, heavy equipment tear down, etc.). Provides input when directed to assist in formulating statewide policies and procedures for equipment maintenance. Consults on specifications for new equipment purchases, equipment repair training, cost accounting and record keeping, and equipment research and development needs.

Uses computer data products to assess equipment, inventory, costs, utilization and vehicle history.  Uses computer system to monitor the scheduled maintenance system and ensure that all equipment is being serviced in accordance with directives.  Provides Duty Officers with training on FLEET to insure vehicle logs are input to the system within the required timetable.  Completes and files all maintenance and workorder documentation for each vehicle serviced in a timely manner.

Performs related work as required.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

• Annual Boot Allotment
• Annual Uniform Allotment

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of 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.