MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 80004196

Date: Aug 11, 2026

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Requisition No: 881474

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - 80004196

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80004196

Salary: $1,424.61 Biweekly / $17.81 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2026

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

The Right Service, the Right Way, at the Right Time

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

Full Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor’s name, supervisor’s work number, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

LOCATION AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location Information: Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 2800 South Bumby Ave, Orlando, Florida 32806

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,424.61 Bi-weekly (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

Contact Person: Felecia Bell View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Maintains and performs minor repairs of the facility’s electrical and mechanical equipment in compliance with DJJ Detention Service Manual.

Performs routine checks on heating air conditioning, audio, fire safety and laundry equipment and monitors repairs of this equipment to ensure efficient operational conditions.

Installs, maintains and do minor repairs to plumbing fixtures: sinks, wash bowls, sewers, valves, etc.

Performs routine checks to ensure motor vehicles are in safe operating condition and to do minor repairs of these vehicles.

This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.

Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.

Ability to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.

Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.

Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.

Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

Valid Drivers’ License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, or electrical or mechanical equipment.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Successful completion of Background and Drug Screening is a condition of employment.

Must be at least 19 years of age.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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Nearest Major Market:Orlando