ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN II - Martin Correctional Institution

State of Florida; Indiantown (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking an Electronic Technician II for Martin Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department. The role focuses on electrical infrastructure maintenance, repair, and calibration, with on-the-job training provided to supervised inmates.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and either 1 year in electronics/electrician work or 4+ years of electronics experience plus a valid driver’s license; this is a non-telework, on-site position

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least 1 year in electronics/electrician field, or 4+ years electronics experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install electrical infrastructure, systems, and devices; provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates.
• Performs preventive maintenance, tests, logs, and keeps records for electrical systems per guidelines.
• Repairs and modifies complex electronic equipment and operates, repairs, and calibrates testing equipment.
• Plans and organizes work, requisitions necessary parts, and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports, maintains custody and control of supervised inmates, participates in staff training.

Skills

Electronics experience

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition No: 883021
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN II - Martin Correctional Institution
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70009571
Salary: $47,867.30 annually
Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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Electronic Technician II

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Martin 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

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical infrastructure, systems, and devices, and provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates.
• Performs preventive maintenance, tests, logs, and keeps records for electrical systems as per Department guidelines.
• Repairs and modifies complex electronic equipment and operates, repairs, and calibrates various testing equipment.
• Plans and organizes work, requisitions necessary parts, and adheres to maintenance and construction policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports, maintains custody and control of supervised inmates, participates in departmental staff training, and performs other related duties 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 the electronics /electrician field OR four or more years of electronics experience (College or vocational/technical training in one of the above listed trades can substitute for the required experience.)
• A valid 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. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.