Maintenance Mechanic - Statewide

State of Florida • Dundee, FL

62d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for a Career Service position in the Maintenance Department at various correctional institutions statewide. The role supports Facilities Management and Building Construction in maintaining a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This position is not telework-eligible and requires reporting to the FDC office in the area served.

The Maintenance Mechanic performs general and preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, cabinetry and carpentry, masonry, welding, HVAC, drywall, roofing, food service equipment, and related systems needed to operate a major institution. The role also includes training supervised inmates in maintenance trades, testing equipment and maintaining records, arranging parts for repairs, preparing reports, and maintaining custody and control of assigned inmates.

Applicants must pass a Level 2 background check before starting work and be authorized to work in the United States. The department uses E-Verify. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing. The State of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in plumbing, carpentry, welding, drywall, roofing, or food service equipment repair; alternatively, four or more 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, cabinetry/carpentry, masonry, welding, HVAC, drywall, roofing, food service equipment, and associated systems.
• Provide on-the-job training to supervised inmates in trades related to maintenance and repair tasks.
• 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 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.
• Florida Retirement System retirement options: Pension Plan, Investment Plan, and Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
• Deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED