FDC - MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - F/C - 70042125 - Suwannee Correctional Institution

Requisition No: 856815 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC - MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - F/C - 70042125 - Suwannee Correctional Institution

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70042125 

Salary:  $35,900.54 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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Maintenance Mechanic

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Suwannee Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department.

The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

 

JOB DUTIES:

This working position is responsible for the general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of plumbing, electrical, cabinetry/carpentry, masonry, welding, HVAC, drywall, roofing, and associated systems necessary to operate a major institution.

• Responsible for general and preventive maintenance, and repair of various systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more.
• Provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates in trades related to maintenance and repair tasks.
• Performs tests, maintains logs, and keeps records for equipment as per Department guidelines.
• Plans, organizes, and requisitions necessary parts for maintenance tasks, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports and maintains custody and control of assigned inmates, participating 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.
• 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
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in one of the following trades: plumbing, carpentry, welding, drywall, roofing, or food service equipment repair OR four or more years of general maintenance experience (College or vocational/technical training in one of the above listed trades may substitute for the required experience.)
• A Valid Class E Driver’s License

 

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.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. ci