FDC - MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - F/C - 70041640 - Calhoun Correctional Institution

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for a full-time role at a correctional institution. This position involves performing essential maintenance tasks across various trades, including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, while also supervising and training inmates in these skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waivers. If you have a passion for hands-on work and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

State Group Health Insurance Coverage

$25,000 Life Insurance Policy

Dental and Vision Insurance

Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

10 Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan Options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Waivers

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in trades like plumbing, carpentry, or welding.
• Valid Class E Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of plumbing and electrical systems.
• Supervise and train inmates in maintenance trades.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Welding

Drywall

Roofing

Food Service Equipment Repair

General Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational/Technical Training

Job description

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Requisition No: 844942

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC - MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - F/C - 70041640 - Calhoun Correctional Institution

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70041640

Salary: $35,900.54 annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2025

• OPEN COMPETITIVE***

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Maintenance Mechanic - 70041640
This advertisement is for a full-time, Career Service position located at Calhoun Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department.
Salary: $35,900.54 annually

The selected candidate will start at the above listed appointment rate. Refer to the Total Compensation Estimator Tool for a complete compensation estimate to include benefits, retirement, leave and holidays.

Benefits
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer),
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available,
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com),
• Flexible Spending Accounts, and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

• This position may also qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), please check with your loan provider or Dept of Education to determine if your loan qualifies.
• This location may qualify for other types of loan forgiveness so please check with your loan provider to determine if your loan qualifies.

Specific Duties
This working position is responsible for general maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, cabinetry/carpentry, masonry, welding, drywall, roofing, and associated systems necessary to operate a major institution. This position will also provide on the job training to those inmates he/she supervises in the trades associated with the referenced systems.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Performs general maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, cabinetry/carpentry, masonry, welding, drywall, roofing, and associated systems.
• Supervises and provides on the job training to those inmates he/she supervises in the trades associated with the referenced systems.
• Will follow approved methods and procedures, provisions of all required local, state or federal codes, tool, safety and established security procedures.
• Performs Maintenance and Construction activities as directed by the Maintenance and Construction Superintendent.
• Plans to complete assigned activities, organizes and schedules work to be performed and requisitions necessary supplies to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner and adheres to the Maintenance and Construction Policy and Procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 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 can substitute for the required experience.)
• A Valid Class E Driver’s License

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 education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

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

Successful applicant must pass a background screening and fingerprinting.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Government Administration