MASTER FLEET EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN - 42000550 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 865878 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: MASTER FLEET EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN - 42000550 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000550 

Salary:  $54,000.18 - $64,050.48 

Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2025 

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MASTER FLEET EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
OFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

The headquarters for this position is located in Suwannee County.

Master Fleet Equipment Technician Duties:

The incumbent must be able to work unsupervised and exercise both planning and time management skills. Must be able to work in both a maintenance facility environment and in a field environment performing maintenance of fleet equipment including vehicles, watercraft, heavy equipment, small engine equipment, UTVs, ATVs and other fleet machinery. Extreme care must be taken to avoid and prevent injuries and a strong working knowledge of safety and expedient work procedures is required. Reports daily to the White Springs Maintenance facility but may perform fleet maintenance where necessary including roadside under adverse weather conditions as dictated by the situation. May deploy to other areas for up to two weeks during extreme fire conditions, natural disasters, and other situations as required.

Troubleshoots and performs diagnostics of, and major and minor repairs to, gasoline and diesel-powered equipment [including marine, small engine, and heavy equipment] and provides expertise and guidance to other maintenance and mechanical positions responsible for similar work. Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic devices as required while replacing worn and damaged parts. Responsible for fuel systems, cooling systems, drivetrain systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and suspension systems.  

Oversees the fleet preventive maintenance program. Provides continuous instruction to officers, supervisors, and other maintenance positions in the proper operation and care of equipment. Responsible for the quality of all preventive maintenance services provided and recordkeeping of such maintenance events.

Uses specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to diagnose drivability and performance problems of equipment assigned to the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) Maintenance Shop as needed.

Accurately prepares work orders for all work performed and follows up to completion for an accurate account of all parts, labor and materials used. Initiates, prepares, and completes P-card purchases for parts and supplies per OALE and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) purchasing rules. Ensures all work performed is properly documented for accountability of parts and supplies. Responsible and accountable for all tools, test equipment, parts, and supplies used in the daily performance of duties. Assists other mechanical and maintenance positions in the performance of these duties.

Studies technical publications, specifications, and repair procedures. Completes all training deemed appropriate for position.  Seeks self improvement through classes, seminars, etc., that are job related. Stays abreast of emergening industry repair and maintenance techniques.

Assists with maintenance and repair on vehicles assigned to other FDACS divisions such as Marketing and the Office of Inspector General as necessary and performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in automotive, marine, and/or heavy equipment repair work.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals six (6) years can substitute for the above requirements.

• This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid driver’s license.

Additional Requirements: 

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician Certification required.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize work. 
• Ability to maintain harmonious relations with co-workers and members of the public. 
• Ability to read and write legibly and to interpret written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to comprehend complex maintenance procedures from the written text. 
• Ability to operate various types of equipment, motors/engines, vehicles, forklifts, etc. 
• Knowledge of work habits that emphasize safety.
• Must be able to be deployed up to two weeks in case of natural disasters or emergencies.

Selection Process - The OALE selection process takes approximately three to four months to complete.  Steps to complete the selection process include, but are not limited to:

• A completed State of Florida Employment Application.
• A completed Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Civilian Supplemental Application.
• Oral Review Board.
• Background Investigation.
• Fingerprint Processing.
• Drug Screening.

Salary - $54,000.18 - $64,050.48

Duty Stations and Assignments – The headquarter for this position is located in Suwannee County.

Contact – Carrie Jenkins at (850) 879-3335 or Carrie.Jenkins2@FDACS.gov with any questions or concerns.

Notes - If possible, please submit your application from a desktop or laptop computer.   Devices such as cellular phones and tablets have been known to cause errors when submitting an application.  Please be sure to review each answer as they cannot be changed once your application is submitted.

Information regarding the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) may be found on the following website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Agricultural-Law-Enforcement

Persons selected are generally hired at the minimum starting salary identified in the advertisement and salary increases are granted based upon appropriations as determined by the Florida Legislature.

***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.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.