Maintenance & Construction Supt- Statewide

Florida Department of Financial Services; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Tuition-free college courses

Retirement—FRS

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Maintenance & Construction Superintendent to oversee statewide facilities maintenance and construction programs. You will plan repairs, coordinate preventive activities, inspect facilities, and ensure secure operations across multiple sites.

The role requires a high school diploma and extensive experience in maintenance trades, with preferred supervisory background and ability to manage budgets and procurement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and nine years of experience in electronics, electrical, plumbing, HVAC or construction.
• Technical certification in a maintenance trade or a degree may substitute for up to four years of experience.

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 degree substitute for up to 4 years of experience

Job description

Maintenance & Construction Superintendent – Statewide

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.

Job Duties

• 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
• Notice regarding reemployment for recently retired employees: 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 may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

Requirements

• A high school diploma (or equivalent) and nine 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 for up to four years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.

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. The E‑Verify system is used 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, including character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) and 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

ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315; EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726; CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711; DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34431; FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949; COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33063; DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34432; APOPKA, FL, US, 32703; COCOA, FL, US, 32922; CLEARWATER, FL, US, 34620; FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947; BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604; BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33437; ELLENTON, FL, US, 34222; CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907; BELLEVIEW, FL, US, 34420; CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626; FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950; BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34135; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912; BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321; AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825; EBRO, FL, US, 32437; ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34295; DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433; DESTIN, FL, US, 32541; DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445; CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714; DAVIE, FL, US, 33325; CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762; DELLAND, FL, US, 32720; FORT MEADE, FL, US, 33841; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32351; CLEWISTON, FL, US, 33440; BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431; DADE CITY, FL, US, 33526; DOVER, FL, US, 33527; BOCA GRANDE, FL, US, 33921; BELL, FL, US, 32619; FLEMING ISLAND, FL, US, 32003; DANIA BEACH, FL, US, 33004; CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765; BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205; ARCADIA, FL, US, 33821; COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33073; EASTPOINT, FL, US, 32328; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916; DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114; CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 34428; CALLAHAN, FL, US, 32011; FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945; BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34134; FELLSMERE, FL, US, 32948; BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430; DADE CITY, FL, US, 33523; ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266; BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614; ESTERO, FL, US, 33928; COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33066; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL, US, 32424; CLARKSVILLE, FL, US, 32430; CITRA, FL, US, 32113; AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826; ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34224; COPELAND, FL, US, 34137; BRADENTON, FL, US, 34203; JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32206; APOPKA, FL, US, 32712; FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982; FLORAHOME, FL, US, 32140; BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834; BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609; FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951; CHULUOTA, FL, US, 32766; DUNEDIN, FL, US, 34698; FLAGLER BEACH, FL, US, 32136; EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727; EUSTIS, FL, US, 32736; FERN PARK, FL, US, 32730; CASSELBERRY, FL, US, 32707; CANTONMENT, FL, US, 32533; BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043; CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33990; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908; EGLIN AFB, FL, US, 32542; BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425; DELAND, FL, US, 32724; APALACHICOLA, FL, US, 32320; BAKER, FL, US, 32531; CALLAWAY, FL, US, 32404; BRANDON, FL, US, 33511; CEDAR KEY, FL, US, 32625; CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33756; CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32583; CENTURY, FL, US, 32535; BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208; BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008; COCOA, FL, US, 32929; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966; ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32714; ARCHER, FL, US, 32618; ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34223; DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117; FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301; CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065; EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131; BRYCEVILLE, FL, US, 32009; WOODLAND PARK, NJ, US, 74240; BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870; DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118; EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141; CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326; BARTOW, FL, US, 32644; FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946; BARTOW, FL, US, 33830; DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124; ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615; BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33434; CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32644; AMELIA ISLAND, FL, US, 32034; CLEWISTON, FL, US, 34440; BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33426; CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428; CAROL CITY, FL, US, 33055; AUCILLA, FL, US, 32344; DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33486; BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602; CHRISTMAS, FL, US, 32709; BRONSON, FL, US, 32621; BARTOW, FL, US, 33831; DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120; CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715; DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33446; AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382; CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536; DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33483; CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755; CAMBELTON, FL, US, 32426; CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33909; COCONUT GROVE, FL, US, 33133; CANAL POINT, FL, US, 33438; BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919; DORAL, FL, US, 33126; CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 32629; COCOA, FL, US, 32926; BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110; FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034; COCOA, FL, US, 32927; ALTHA, FL, US, 32421; DAVIE, FL, US, 33317; CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33156; FANNING SPRINGS, FL, US, 32693; CAPE HAZE, FL, US, 33946; FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, US, 32034; DAVIE, FL, US, 33314; DE LEON SPRINGS, FL, US, 32130; COTTONDALE, FL, US, 32431; DADE CITY, FL, US, 33525; BAY PINES, FL, US, 33744; ARCADIA, FL, US, 34265; CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33760; CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33186; ALLIGATOR POINT, FL, US, 32346; CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322; DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, US, 33441; BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513; EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32177; DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32435; FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, US, 32035; APOLLO BEACH, FL, US, 33572; BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212; CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628; AUBURNDALE, FL, US, 33823; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902; BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33487; CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539; FELDA, FL, US, 33930; BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211; FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994; DORAL, FL, US, 33166; DUNDEE, FL, US, 33838; CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904; DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33444

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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). 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.