SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

State of Florida • WEWAHITCHKA, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Gulf Correctional Institution in Gulf County. The purpose of this position is to perform and oversee complex auto repair and maintenance tasks while instructing and supervising inmates, ensuring vehicle upkeep, safety, and rehabilitation progress under the supervision of the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• In accordance with Chapter 322, Florida Statutes and dependent upon assigned location, this position may require a Commercial Driver License. If the selected candidate is assigned to a location that requires a Commercial Driver License and does not possess a valid Commercial Driver License, he or she must obtain one, at his or her own expense, within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Works under the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent to repair and maintain vehicles, including cars and trucks with diesel and gasoline engines.
• Teaches and supervises inmates in complex auto repair skills like engine, transmission, radiator, air conditioning, tire, and bodywork repairs.
• Plans and schedules repair work, orders parts, and makes sure vehicles get regular maintenance on time.
• Keeps records of inmate progress for rehabilitation and tracks vehicle maintenance costs and usage according to department rules.
• Supervises inmates during work, maintaining control and safety following all procedures.

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.

What This Job Offers

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