FDC- SENIOR REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - 70027029- Gulf CI

Requisition No: 340224 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC- SENIOR REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - 70027029- Gulf CI

Position Number: 70027029 

Salary:  $41,825.94 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/12/2023 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE***

 

Please call (850) 593-9653  if there are questions about this position.

Senior Refrigeration Mechanic – 70027029

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Gulf Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Unit.

 

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY. EMPLOYEES ARE NORMALLY HIRED IN THE APPOINTMENT RANGE.

 

Under the direction of Secretary, Mark Inch, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the 3rd largest state prison system in the country with a budget of 2.4 billion, approximately 97,000 inmates incarcerated and another 167,000 offenders on active community supervision. The DC has 151 facilities and more than 24,000 staff members statewide, making it the State’s largest agency.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This working position is responsible for the installation and repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration components and associated systems, food service equipment necessary to operate a major institution. This position will provide on the job training to those inmates he/she supervises in HVAC and associated systems.  

• Performs the installation and repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration components and systems, and food service equipment. 
• Maintains records on refrigerant use and recovery per DEP rules and regulations. 
• Performs technical preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, closed loop systems, and electronic/digital air-conditioning control systems.
• Installs new electronic, pneumatic and/or digital control systems.
• Diagnoses problems with HVAC and closed loop systems.
• Performs tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, food service equipment, and building preventive maintenance. Plans and organizes work to be performed and requisitions necessary parts to ensure the proper operation of all electrical systems and equipment and adheres to all maintenance and construction policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Prepares progress and performance reports for assigned inmates for use by the inmate’s classifications team in measuring and determining the rehabilitative progress of the assigned inmate consistent with motivation needs and the development of a positive approach to rehabilitation efforts.
• Maintains custody and control of inmates assigned under the supervision of the position in accordance with accountability requirements for inmates outlined in operational procedures.
• Participates in required departmental staff training to enhance background and ability. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s):  

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods for installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems, refrigeration, and air-conditioning units and component parts.
• Skills in using hand tools. 
• Skills in installing, repairing, and maintaining refrigeration units and component parts.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with others.
• Ability to work in a training capacity with people in individual and group settings.
• Ability to collect, record, and evaluate data relating to the training of individuals.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and other instruction materials.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak clearly and correctly to individuals and groups.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in the HVAC Field OR four of more years of experience in the HVAC Field (College or vocational/technical training in one of the above listed trades can substitute for the required experience).
• A valid Driver's License is also required.

 

Preferred Qualifcations

• EPA Refrigerant Certification.
   

NOTE:

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired