TRADES SUPERVISOR - SES - 60064516

Requisition No: 866189 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: TRADES SUPERVISOR - SES - 60064516

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60064516 

Salary:  $34,760.00- $60,348.89 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/11/2025 

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. 

NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Trades Supervisor – SES within the Maintenance Department. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• The incumbent in this position is responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of the hospitals mission statement, vision, values, long term strategic objectives, annual business plans objectives, organizational structure and NEFSH operating procedures relevant to assigned duties and responsibilities. Complies with NEFSH Operating Procedures and Administrative directives.
• Check for quality and quantity of work performed by the Painters, and Maintenance Mechanics-Carpentry under his supervision to ensure optimum customer satisfaction.
• Report to the Maintenance Superintendent II any difficulties with the type or quantity of work beyond local capabilities. 
• Verifying the KRONOS schedule and making adjustments to meet operational needs and/or minimize potential for overtime. 
• Is responsible for maintaining accurate record of leave used and current leave balances for all assigned staff. 
• Establish proper levels of general maintenance material and equipment and submit requisitions for those items that are needed to perform painting job orders in the most cost efficient manner. 
• Requisitions are to include all pertinent information such as availability, quantity, prices, extended prices, recommendation of firms, names of contact persons, addresses and telephone numbers. 
• Prepare estimated labor and material needed for projects requested by the Maintenance Superintendent II.
• Ensure that the proposed time schedules are kept up including the delivery of scheduled material. 
• Unscheduled interruptions are reported to the Maintenance Superintendent II with alternatives for corrective actions. 
• Schedule Painters for continuous coverage of the hospital’s Painting needs including weekend coverage for scheduling around ward occupancy. 
• Schedule Maintenance Mechanics for continuous coverage of the hospital’s Maintenance needs including holiday and weekend coverage. 
• Ensure that Maintenance Mechanics are available to respond to emergencies during off-hours including this position. 
• Work areas are to be cleared each day for the prevention of hazardous conditions and cluttering. 
• Upon finishing of the work, the work areas are to be left in an acceptable condition. 
• Set performance indicators and review the proficiency of the employees assigned to this position’s supervision. 
• Advise Maintenance Superintendent II if workers are unable to do certain jobs or need additional training. 
• Update and train workers, keeping up-to-date on the most current painting practices and applicable Federal, State, County and City Codes. 
• Ensure materials and tools issued to these trades staff members are accounted for. 
• Report any damaged, abused, lost or broken tools and equipment (including state vehicles) to the Maintenance Superintendent II. Manage, train and motivate assigned employees following applicable standards of conduct in accordance with higher directives and union contracts. 
• Initiates disciplinary action with final action taken in accordance with current directives.
• Prepare performance evaluations based upon standards of performance. 
• Monitor attendance and absenteeism; schedule time off for vacations, FLSA, compensation time and overtime and other timekeeping duties. 
• Major interruptions or problems are noted and reported to the Maintenance Superintendent II. 
• The routine and emergency repair schedule should receive prior approval by the Maintenance Superintendent II. 
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of a skilled trade.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment utilized in a skilled trade.
• Knowledge of the safety procedures related to a skilled trade.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment associated with a skilled trade.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to review work for conformance with trades standards and construction specifications.
• Ability to organize and maintain records.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in supervising skilled tradesman.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• Knowledge in Microsoft 365, Excel, Power point, Visio, Outlook & Word.

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

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.