MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION SUPT - SES - 70000344

State of Florida; Sneads (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking a Maintenance & Construction Superintendent (SES) to oversee maintenance operations at Apalachee Correctional Institution. The role emphasizes planning, supervising, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facilities.

The incumbent will manage maintenance programs, budgets, and procurement while ensuring proper safety and regulatory compliance. FDC emphasizes security, reliability, and public safety in correctional facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 9 years of experience in Electronics, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, or Construction.
• A Technical Certification in a maintenance trade or a degree may substitute for up to 4 years of experience.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance repairs, preventive activities, and work assignments.
• Inspect buildings and equipment, advising on maintenance and construction needs.
• Ensure proper custody and security measures for maintenance and construction squads.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare budgets, and manage procurement of materials.
• Prepare reports and effectively communicate, plan, organize, and supervise maintenance programs.

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Technical Certification or college degree substitution

Job description

MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION SUPT - SES - 70000344

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Requisition No:873772

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION SUPT - SES - 70000344

Maintenance & Construction Superintendent- SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a Select Exempt position located at Apalachee 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:

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing the maintenance operations within a facility or organization. This role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising maintenance activities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. The Maintenance Superintendent ensures that all maintenance tasks are performed safely, timely, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Plan and coordinate maintenance repairs, preventive activities, and work assignments.
• Inspect buildings and equipment, advising on maintenance and construction needs.
• Ensure proper custody and security measures for maintenance and construction squads.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare budgets, and manage procurement of materials.
• Prepare reports and effectively communicate, plan, organize, and supervise maintenance programs.

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 9 years of experience in one or more of the following trades: Electronics, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, or Construction. A Technical Certification in a maintenance trade or a degree from an accredited college or university may substitute on year for year up to 4 years of 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in plant maintenance and building construction
• Two or more years of supervisory experience

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.

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.

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