MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Franklin Correctional Institution
About The Position
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Franklin Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department. 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.
Requirements
- 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.)
- A Valid Class E Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
