MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Franklin Correctional Institution

State of Florida•CARRABELLE, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is a Career Service position in the Maintenance Department at Franklin Correctional Institution. The role supports the Florida Department of Corrections’ mission to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment through the maintenance and repair of correctional facilities. This is not a telework position; the employee must report to the FDC office in the area served. The position performs general and preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, cabinetry and carpentry, masonry, welding, HVAC, drywall, roofing, food service equipment, and associated systems needed to operate a major institution. Duties also include providing on-the-job training to supervised inmates, testing and maintaining equipment records, planning maintenance work and requisitioning parts, preparing reports, and maintaining custody and control of assigned inmates. Applicants must pass a Level 2 background check before starting work. The FDC hires U.S. citizens and people authorized to work in the United States and uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in plumbing, carpentry, welding, drywall, roofing, or food service equipment repair, or at least four years of general maintenance experience. College or vocational/technical training in one of the listed trades may substitute for the required experience.
Valid Class E Driver’s License.
Pass a Level 2 background check before starting work.
Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Perform general and preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, cabinetry and carpentry, masonry, welding, HVAC, drywall, roofing, and associated systems.
Provide on-the-job training to supervised inmates in maintenance and repair trades.
Test equipment, maintain logs, and keep records in accordance with Department guidelines.
Plan and organize maintenance tasks and requisition necessary parts while following policies and procedures.
Prepare reports and maintain custody and control of assigned inmates.
Participate in required departmental training.