MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT I - SES - 37020493

Requisition No: 874605 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT I - SES - 37020493

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020493 

Salary:  $3,740.67 monthly/$44,888.08 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2026 

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Maintenance Superintendent I – SES (37020493)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Residency Required

This position is located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

CLOSING DATE 05/25/2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking individual, with experience in the building and construction trades, gas and diesel equipment maintenance, strong leadership, and communication skills to fill the position of Maintenance Superintendent at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located in Walton County. The Park consists of 1,638 acres to include 16 distinct upland and wetland natural community types on the narrow strip of land between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Park has 3.2 miles of pristine beach along the Gulf of Mexico and contains four coastal dune lakes entirely within the park boundaries. The Park is home to the largest campground in the Florida State Park system. Facilities include 156 RV campsites, 34 cabins, 22 tent campsites, 3 bathhouses, laundry facility, beach tram operation, 15 miles of trails, clubhouse, and amphitheater. The Park is very popular spot for bicycling, beach combing, swimming, picnicking, canoeing, wildlife viewing and fishing. Resource management activities include prescribed fire and invasive plant removal. The Park staff of Topsail consists of the Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Senior Maintenance Mechanic, 2 Park Services Specialists, 4 Park Rangers, and OPS employees. A strong volunteer program and active Citizen Support Organization also support the park and staff. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

MAINTENANCE: Identifies maintenance needs via daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of all park areas and facilities and prioritizes performance of routine, preventive and corrective actions in a manner consistent with staff capabilities to meet or exceed FPS standards.  Keeps abreast of maintenance schedules and trains/schedules/supervises staff to implement maintenance schedules and preventive/corrective actions in an efficient manner. Performs, and assists in the supervision and training of personnel to perform repairs, maintenance and construction of park facilities which may include but are not limited to boardwalks, buildings, fences, trails, fire lines, electric motors, generators, pumps, swimming pool equipment,  compressors, electric and propane gas powered household and commercial appliances, valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, lift stations, irrigation wells and other sanitary & plumbing fixtures, vehicles, household, commercial and heavy equipment, including cars, trucks, tractors, fire suppression equipment, mowers, sprayers, edger’s, chainsaws, all power tools and HVAC equipment. Operates and assists in the supervision and training of personnel to operate all park maintenance equipment, including trucks, trailers, tractors, UTV’s, ATV’s, golf carts, saws, drills, presses, torches, welders, grinders, pressure washers, landscape equipment, swimming pool equipment, various fuel and electric powered equipment and all hand and power tools. Prepares vehicles reports, maintenance logs and maintenance schedules. Prepares purchase orders and requisitions as necessary to secure materials for repair, maintenance and upkeep of park facilities, equipment and vehicles.

ADMINISTRATION: Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as employment, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures in discipline in accordance with Federal Labor Laws, DEP Directives, and FPS Operations Manual.  Ensures, through sound supervisory oversight, proper fiscal, purchasing and property procedures. Administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations.  Utilizes computer hardware and software including all Microsoft Office products and the State of Florida proprietary programs including but not limited to MFMP, People First, Reserve America, FLEET, etc. Computes estimates and actual costs of factors, such as materials, labor, and outside contractors, and prepares budgets; Requisitions materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts for work activities.

VISITOR SERVICES: Meets public, interprets resources, facilities, and services; resolves visitor complaints; and provides for good public relations.  Works cooperatively with a variety of governmental agencies, media groups, Citizens Support Organizations, and other community service groups.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Participate in and support all facets of the park’s resource management program including, but not limited to, imperiled species management, exotic and nuisance species control, mechanical and prescribed fire habitat restoration efforts, hydrological protection and restoration, erosion control. Supervise staff in the repair of emergency firefighting equipment

PARK PROTECTION: Researches, prepares and provides supervisor with timely corrective action plans. Maintains effective park protection through organization and supervision of the park’s maintenance resources and equipment and supply inventories. Patrols work area and examines tools and equipment to detect unsafe conditions or violations of safety rules. Maintains safety records and trains others in safe use of equipment.  Maintain and conduct inspections of park security of gates, entrances, equipment and facilities; implements emergency procedures.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution which may include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques and production methods
• Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance
• Policies and practices involved in personnel/human resources
• Functions of equipment, tools, mechanical devices and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology and other applications
• The use of correct grammar in written communication.

SKILLS IN:

• Training workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and work aids such as blueprints, hand tools, and test equipment used for, but not limited to, carpentry, brick, cement, block, electrical wiring, roofing, trim, framing, foundations, exterior and interior finishes, painting, sub-floors, flooring, appliances, doors, windows, valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, lift stations, irrigation wells and other sanitary & plumbing fixtures
• Installing, maintaining and repairing electric motors, generators, and other mechanical equipment and resolving mechanical, fuel and electrical problems in diesel and gasoline-powered equipment
• Utilizing acetylene torches and welders to perform necessary metal fabrication and repairs
• Performance of carpentry repairs to buildings and boardwalks/walkways
• Utilizing Microsoft Office suite products

ABILITY TO:

• Motivate, develop and direct people as they work
• Identify the best people for the job
• Supervise staff in the repair of emergency firefighting equipment
• Identify the nature of problems
• Identify processes in need of improvement
• Implement new or innovative methods of facilitating efficient repairs and maintenance procedures
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Make recommendations for expenditures
• Prioritize and ensure proper completion of work
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Obtain current first aid/CPR within 12 months of hire               

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Pay: $3,740.67 monthly/$44,888.08 annually

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Topsail Hill is named for its dunes, which rise like a ship's sails over soft sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of America. Those same white quartz dunes are responsible for a rare coastal ecosystem of freshwater dune lakes that teem with aquatic wildlife. Walkers will pass through old-growth pine forests, sandy scrubland, dunes and wetlands, where they may see some of the 13 imperiled species that find refuge here, like the Choctawhatchee beach mouse and other worldly-looking pitcher plants. Topsail Hill offers 3 miles of pristine beaches and is a birdwatching and hiking paradise.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

7525 West County Highway 30A

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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 click www.myfrs.com).
• Tuition waivers.
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

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

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us 

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.