Maintenance Technician

Job Title

This job listing closes on July 31, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Job Description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform a wide variety of installation maintenance and repair work in one or more of the trade disciplines within the Department of Detention and Community Programs of the Broward Sheriff's Office. Incumbents assigned to a detention environment are responsible for installing and maintaining highly sophisticated state-of-the-art systems designed to support effective and efficient corrections operations, e.g., security systems, lock-down systems, and communications systems. Incumbents assigned to Fire Rescue are responsible for maintaining medical equipment and devices in compliance with departmental standards. Incumbents perform essential functions as outlined herein according to functional area of assignment. Performs related work as directed.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
2. Two (2) years of experience and/or training demonstrating journeyperson knowledge, skills, and abilities in general maintenance work to include HVAC, electrical, electronics, plumbing or carpentry. Such experience should be clearly demonstrated in the initial application or resume.
3. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address.
4. All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history. Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three (3) year, seven (7) year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles.
5. The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
6. To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history, please click on the following link: Driving History (in-person) (Download PDF reader) OR Driving History (online)

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented on the application.

Nature of Work

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Performs skilled maintenance and repairs on structures, facilities, equipment, and other Sheriff's Office property in one or more of the trade disciplines, i.e., electrical, electronics, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry. Performs installation of units, systems and components of the assigned work, i.e., alarm systems, plumbing features, control panels, windows, medical devices. Reads blueprints, diagrams, specifications, manuals, and/or sketches in the preparation and performance of tasks. Ensures all work performed adheres to established safety standards, building codes and regulations, and engineering standards where applicable. Ability to troubleshoot equipment and service generator components including alternators, wireless harnesses, safety devices, shutdown switches, starters, and battery systems. Performs preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules or when directed. Operates various standard hand-held manual, electrical, and gas powered tools and equipment. Operates a variety of specialized trade specific tools and equipment, i.e., diagnostic instruments, welders, leak detectors, trade specific meters and gauges. Works in a variety of confined or enclosed spaces, i.e., ceilings, boiler rooms, cells, duct systems. Performs various record maintenance duties where applicable, i.e., work orders, materials and supplies ordered/utilized, cost estimates, labor required, maintenance logs. Recognizes and reports any detected deterioration, repair needs, and maintenance needs. Cleans and disinfects medical equipment and devices according to departmental procedures. Maintains appropriate protection levels in the proper care and use of barrier devices for protection against Blood Borne pathogens Ensures proper use, maintenance, care, and accounting of materials, tools and equipment. May operate an agency vehicle Performs related duties as directed. Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Requires intermittent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects (100+ pounds). Incumbents may be assigned to agency wide functions, or may be specifically assigned to responsibilities in a corrections environment, where heightened awareness to surroundings and observance of established safety precautions is essential in avoidance of injury or accidents. Tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements, e.g., heat, humidity, loud noise, electrical currents, toxic/chemical agents, pathogens, violent behavior. Tasks include working around moving parts, equipment, carts, and materials handling where physical risks are predictable/controllable by observance of standard safety precautions. Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Recruitment Information

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis. BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday - Friday. You can reach them by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Once you successfully submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Applicant Support for any inquiries.

Benefits

The Broward Sheriff's Office values the contributions of its sworn/certified and civilian employees. The agency's outstanding Benefits Package is one of the ways BSO retains its employees and attracts new personnel to the BSO team.

Here's a sampling of typical employee benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Various plans including Open Access options with pre-tax premium conversion available. New employees are eligible on the first of the month following the date of hire. Prescription plans are also offered
• Domestic Partner coverage: Medical, dental and vision coverage is offered
• Life Insurance: One times salary for basic life and AD&D at no cost to the employee. Additional voluntary term life and dependent life are also available
• Dental Insurance: Three plans (DMO, PPO and Indemnity) are available on a pre-tax basis
• Line of Duty benefits
• Vision Care Insurance: 100% of the premium for single and family coverage paid for by the Broward Sheriff's Office (in combination with medical insurance election).
• Voluntary Long and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement plan under the Florida Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Programs available (Employee contribution)
• Sick leave, annual leave, holiday leave, bereavement leave, military leave, personal day, bonus days
• Sick leave pool and donated leave program
• 24-hour fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program, on-site and through medical insurance
• Wellness programs including health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.
• Florida Prepaid College Program payroll deduction program
• On-site insurance representatives for medical, dental and vision programs
• Voluntary Legal aid discount program
• Flu and Hepatitis B vaccines at no charge

The Broward Sheriff's Office is recognized as a Drug-Free Workplace