ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN II - Suwannee Correctional Institution

Florida; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Health and life insurance with AD&D

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and H

Tuition-Free college courses

FRS retirement options

No reemployment restriction for 7th c.

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the Suwannee Correctional Institution to maintain, repair, and install electronic systems across multiple facilities. This on-site role requires experience in electronics or electrical trades and a valid driver’s license.

Training inmates on-the-job and adhering to safety procedures are essential components of the job. The position offers comprehensive health, life, dental, vision and disability insurance, plus retirement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of electronics/electrician experience OR four or more years of electronics experience; college or vocational/technical training can substitute for the required experience.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical and electronic systems and devices including but not limited to electronic perimeter security systems, internal electronic security systems, electronic and electrical locking control systems, CCTV systems, communications systems and related components.
• Maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical infrastructure, systems, and devices; provide on-the-job training to supervised inmates.
• Perform preventive maintenance, tests, logs, and maintain records for electrical systems per Department guidelines.
• Repair and modify complex electronic equipment; operate, repair, and calibrate testing equipment.
• Plan and organize work, requisition necessary parts, and adhere to maintenance and construction policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports, maintain custody and control of supervised inmates, participate in staff training, and perform related duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Date: Oct 13, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

Requisition No:884648

Agency: Department of Corrections

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 maintenance, repair, and installation of all types of electronic systems and devices including but not limited to, electronic perimeter security systems, internal electronic security systems, electronic and electrical locking control systems, CCTV systems, communications systems, and associated systems and components utilized in the operation of a correctional facility.

• 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:
• 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.

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.

Location

LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064

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.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.