FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Posted Date

8/11/2026

Post End Date

8/23/2026

Job Description

This is service, maintenance, and repair work at intermediate worker level coordinating services provided by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office inmates. Requirements include making repairs for existing plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and mechanicalsystems. Work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, work routines, and procedures used in custodial work and minor facility repair work. This is accomplished using specialized skills which are acquired through training and job experience. Schedules, distributes, oversees, and guides the work of others. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and/or influencing people and are important in providing services, including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. The work is fairly routine, following routines, standing instructions, and established procedures, but some variation in the sequence of procedures used is permitted based on situations encountered in the workplace. The work is performed in a somewhat uncontrolled environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are generally known, predictable, and mostly controllable. Operates hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment, personal computer, and motor vehicles. The physical demand consists of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, and includes exposure to dust, dirt, and other unpleasant conditions, and moving or lifting equipment and tools weighing 50 pounds or more. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to supervisor’s approval. 

Examples of Work

• Coordinates the work provided by inmates of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who are assigned to work at the various Sheriff’s Office facilities. 
• Coordinates with Management staff to plan daily tasks to meet facility needs. 
• Coordinates the transportation of inmates, which may entail driving the inmates to and from the correctional facility and JSO properties. 
• Assigns, directs, and monitors inmates in accomplishing daily tasks such as maintaining the grounds, steam cleaning equipment, minor repairs to the facility, and performing custodial duties. 
• Inventories and orders various cleaning products and maintenance supplies. 
• Maintains records and prepares reports. 
• Follows and enforces all safety rules and regulations required by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.  
• Performs minor repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical and security systems, and life safety systems.   
• Repairs and maintains doors and related hardware moldings.  
• Plasters, caulks, and waterproofs as needed.  
• Performs carpentry work including framing and drywall installation and repair.  
• Repairs and replaces locks, shades, and glass.  
• Performs painting at various JSO locations
• Replaces floor, ceiling, and ceramic tile.  
• Operates a motor vehicle.  
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.  
• Performs related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of work routines and procedures, equipment, tools, and materials used in custodial, maintenance, and repair work. 
• Knowledge of supervisory theories, principles, and practices. 
• Knowledge of safety hazards and procedures relating to using cleaning solutions and maintenance. 
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and security systems, and life safety systems.  
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in structural repairs to buildings and fixtures.   
• Knowledge of carpentry and crafts associated with structural repairs.  
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in structural repairs.  
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning.  
• Knowledge of associated occupational hazards and safety precautions. 
• Skill in the care and use of materials, tools, and equipment used in structural repairs.  
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing. 
• Skill in prioritizing projects. 
• Ability to direct, assign, and monitor the work of others. 
• Ability to repair, maintain, and inspect equipment used in custodial and building maintenance work. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply plans, specifications, and procedures. 
• Ability to read blueprints and sketches. 
• Ability to establ