Maintenance Mechanic - Statewide

Maintenance Mechanic - Statewide

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at various correctional institutions in the maintenance department statewide. The mission of facilities management and building construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job duties include the general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of plumbing, electrical, cabinetry/carpentry, masonry, welding, HVAC, drywall, roofing, and associated systems necessary to operate a major institution. Responsible for general and preventive maintenance, and repair of various systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more. Provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates in trades related to maintenance and repair tasks. Performs tests, maintains logs, and keeps records for equipment as per department guidelines. Plans, organizes, and requisitions necessary parts for maintenance tasks, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Prepares reports and maintains custody and control of assigned inmates, participating in departmental training as required.

Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Supplemental dental, vision, life, disability, and hospitalization insurance. Tuition-free college courses. Retirement plans with the Florida Retirement System: pension plan (traditional retirement pension plan) investment plan (401(k)-type retirement plan) deferred retirement option program (drop) deferred compensation.

Requirements include a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in one of the following trades: plumbing, carpentry, welding, drywall, roofing, or food service equipment repair OR four or more years of general maintenance experience (college or vocational/technical training in one of the above listed trades may substitute for the required experience.)