Fleet/General Services Manager

About the role

The City of Auburn is seeking a Fleet/General Services Manager to join the Maintenance & Operations Division. This role oversees fleet operations, central stores, and administrative functions, supporting essential public services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee fleet operations, ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained, repaired, and operational 24/7, including emergency/off-duty response readiness.
• Manage central stores and inventory systems, overseeing parts, materials, fuel systems, and warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory, cost control, and support for all divisions.
• Procure vehicles, equipment, and supplies in compliance with regulations while managing lifecycle, costs, and replacement planning.
• Supervise staff and operations, assigning, scheduling, training, and evaluating employees while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality work across fleet and general services.
• Drive operational efficiency and planning, analyzing workflows, implementing improvements, and developing short- and long-term plans, budgets, and level-of-service standards.
• Cook up department-wide support and systems, working with other divisions to ensure service continuity, manage asset management software (Cartegraph), and support administrative functions and customer service.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing staff in a complex operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle/equipment maintenance, and inventory/warehouse management.
• Experience with public sector procurement, purchasing, and asset management processes.
• Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and support interfund or cost-recovery systems.
• Skilled in using asset management and fleet systems (e.g., Cartegraph or similar platforms).
• Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on improving workflows and operational efficiency.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to coordinate across multiple divisions.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, high operational standards, and the ability to evaluate and improve workflows with a focus on cost control and service delivery.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, or equivalent, AND five (5) years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair management; AND two (2) years of experience supervising technical staff and managing maintenance programs; OR a combination of education, training, and experience that would indicate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this role.
• Driver's license requirement: Possess and retain a valid WA State driver's license throughout tenure of employment without impending loss at the time of appointment.

Skills

• College or technical school course work in business, accounting, or maintenance management.
• Previous experience in municipal fleet operations and asset management.
• Previous experience in public sector budgeting.
• Previous supervisory experience in a union environment.
• APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional and/or NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager certifications.
• An OpenGov Administration Certification.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
12 days of paid vacation per year + 40 hours of additional leave (pro-rated upon hire)
11 paid holidays per year
2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year (pro-rated upon hire)
VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
Deferred Compensation plan options
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
And more!

To learn more about the benefits the City provides, please visit: https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits