MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Franklin Correctional Institution

State of Florida • CARRABELLE, FL

8d • 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’ goal of maintaining a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors by maintaining and repairing systems needed to operate a major institution. 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 across plumbing, electrical, cabinetry and carpentry, masonry, welding, HVAC, drywall, roofing, and related systems. It also includes training supervised inmates in maintenance trades, maintaining equipment records, procuring parts, preparing reports, and maintaining custody and control of assigned inmates.

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, preventive, and repair maintenance on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, cabinetry and carpentry, masonry, welding, drywall, roofing, 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 required departmental training.

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 plans, including the Pension Plan, Investment Plan, Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), and Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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