Manager, Fleet Services

sarasotagov; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sarasota is seeking a seasoned Fleet Services Manager to oversee the operation, supervision, and quality control of the City’s Fleet Services. You will direct assigned personnel with independent judgment and ensure equipment readiness for City facilities.

Key duties include establishing preventive maintenance programs, budgeting for equipment needs, and coordinating with departments to align replacement funds. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of journeywork as a mechanic with at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Certification as Fleet Equipment Manager or obtain within one year of hire.
• Valid Florida CDL or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of City Fleet Services vehicles and equipment across facilities.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs for varied systems and equipment.
• Help plan budgets and prepare equipment and personnel expenditure recommendations.
• Maintain work schedules and time records for subordinates; produce labor reports.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate all subordinate personnel and their work.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Budget planning

Communication skills

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fleet Equipment Manager certification (APWA/NAFA/AEMP) or within 1 year

Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Florida or within 6 months

Job description

Come work at a place where employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride!

NOTE: The City of Sarasota is an Equal Employment Opportunity , Veteran, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace employer.

Department

Fleet Services

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Salary Range

$37.3901 - $48.6072 Hourly / $77,771.41 - $101,102.98 Annually

Job Posting Period

September 09, 2026 - Until Filled

Job Description

Overview

To manage, supervise, administer and maintain quality control of the City's Fleet Services. Management and direction of assigned personnel is conducted with considerable independent judgment.

Essential Functions

• Manages the overall operation of the City's Fleet Services vehicles and apparatus, equipment, supportive parts and supplies and emergency equipment for other City facilities.
• Establishes and maintains preventative maintenance programs for varied system and equipment requirements.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of operational budgets; prepares recommendations for expenditures on equipment and personnel; develops and maintains a comprehensive fleet and heavy equipment replacement list in coordination with operating departments and the Department Directors to align replacement schedules with available replacement funds.
• Maintains work schedules and time records of subordinate employees and prepares reports on labor activities.
• Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of all assigned subordinate personnel.
• Prepares recommendations and specifications for the purchase and overhaul of apparatus.
• Focuses on employee retention by using communication skills, active listening, and counseling with employees, providing objective feedback to subordinates, motivating the workforce, and using effective conflict resolution skills.
• Recommends high quality candidates both internally and externally for employment.
• Develops subordinates by providing training, developmental opportunities and career development discussions.
• Prepares reports on management operations and activities, including accidents, equipment status, supplies, budget status and other issues; reports on fleet and heavy equipment replacement needs and funding status; recommends appropriate improvements.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate systems of records concerning management activities.
• Plans, directs, and conducts special studies and projects as assigned, and supervises the preparation and presentation of reports, findings and recommendations.
• Coordinates activities of maintenance and personnel with those of other affected City Departments and other governmental agencies.

The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED,
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience at fully qualified journeywork as a mechanic of which three (3) years should be with supervisory experience,
• Possess Certification as a Fleet Equipment Manager by a nationally recognized organization (APWA, NAFA, AEMP) or other accredited institution, or must obtain within one year of hire,
• Possess a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver License or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Job Based Competencies

• Knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment, operation and maintenance of diversified automotive and diesel equipment, light and heavy trucks, construction equipment including articulating boom aerial devices and ability to diagnose defects or malfunctions and repair it.
• Knowledge of the operation of internal combustion gasoline and diesel engines, accessories, complex hydraulic systems and components and the ability to diagnose and repair them.
• Results-oriented, proven performer with the ability to apply contemporary technical and business solutions to attain desired results.
• Ability to supervise the work of all phases of departmental labor force, maintain work schedules and obtain efficient results.
• Knowledge of hazards involved and applicable safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to understand and carry out effectively both oral and written instructions and to make reports as required.
• Knowledge of automotive parts and general supplies procurement, stocking, inventory control and disbursement.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and monitor any and all phases of maintenance and related programs in relation to emergency and non-emergency vehicle standards.
• Ability to develop a