It shall be the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to acquire, hold, and maintain lands within Kane County that contribute to the conservation of natural and historic resources and habitats, flora or fauna; and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the environmental education, recreation, pleasure and well-being of all its citizens. Our goal is to Preserve and Restore the Nature of Kane County.

HOURS/SCHEDULE: FULL TIME, 40-HOURS PER WEEK, M-F; CALL-OUT

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $64,183 TO $70,601.30 PER YEAR - DOQ

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH A FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS MARCH 26, 2024

• Coordinates the direction and implementation of the District’s fleet and equipment maintenance program.
• Performs a variety of skilled, complex and technical repairs and/or asset coordination in support of the District’s operation.
• Performs skilled and complex management of all fleet, equipment and support services related to same.
• Maintains, repairs, manages and inspects all vehicles, equipment, and support services such as fuel stations, fuel management software, lifts, etc.
• Develops and keeps records of all fleet and equipment preventative maintenance programs.
• Provides oversight of contractual maintenance and repairs when additional skill is needed.
• Coordinates scheduling for preventative maintenance and repairs on all District vehicles and equipment.
• Provides oversight and management of all District inventory related to fleet and equipment management.
• Develops and manages an inspection program to ensure fleet and equipment efficiencies and replacement schedule priorities.
• Develops goals and objectives to continue improving maintenance standards of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists the Director of Operations with identifying operational concerns.
• Prepares material orders for repairs and maintenance as related to the fleet.
• Recommends and performs necessary maintenance and repairs to District fleet and equipment assets.
• Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment after each use; conducts routine inspections on equipment and tools and takes appropriate action on any defects.
• Works in coordination with all internal departments to reach overall strategic objectives of the District.
• Ensures work sites are clean and safe before leaving the area unattended.
• Operates all power equipment necessary to complete the task.
• Completes a work order form after each assigned project and enters it into the database system.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Responds to emergency call-outs on a 24-hour, 7-days a week basis.
• Attends professional conferences, continuing education courses, workshops and seminars as appropriate, within budget parameters and with Department Head approval.
• Obtains and maintains all required licenses and certifications and keeps up-to-date on professional trends and developments related to position accountabilities.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, the Employee Handbook, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Establishes positive relationships with the community, vendors, commissioners, staff, volunteers, and patrons.
• Reviews and prepares costs for the annual budget, recommend fleet and equipment improvements or purchases for the capital budget.
• Manages replacement schedules for vehicles and fleet and makes recommendations for approval.

• Directs full-time and seasonal staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years of age.
• Experience: 3-5 years of supervisory experience in fleet management.
• Education: Bachelor’s in Automotive Technology, Logistics, Public Administration or related field or a combination of a high school degree with equivalent years of related experience.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification preferred but not required.
• Certifications/Licenses: CPR/1st AID/AED and Class A CDL certification within one year of employment.
• Must begin to obtain National Association of Fleet Administration certification as a Fleet Manager within one year and complete the certification within three years.
• Possesses and maintains a valid and current Illinois Driver’s License free from suspension or revocation during term of employment.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in managing departmental budgets.

Application Procedure: Apply Online

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