Maintenance Mechanic — Facility Systems & Repairs

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to service the Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Orlando, FL. You will perform electrical and mechanical repairs, inspect HVAC and related systems, and maintain plumbing fixtures and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Minimum High School Diploma and valid driver’s license required; two years of relevant maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Ability to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.
• Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
• Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.
• Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and performs minor repairs of the facility’s electrical and mechanical equipment in compliance with DJJ Detention Service Manual.
• Performs routine checks on heating air conditioning, audio, fire safety and laundry equipment and monitors repairs of this equipment to ensure efficient operational conditions.
• Installs, maintains and do minor repairs to plumbing fixtures: sinks, wash bowls, sewers, valves, etc.
• Performs routine checks to ensure motor vehicles are in safe operating condition and to do minor repairs of these vehicles.
• This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Numerical skills

Report writing

Teamwork with youth/public

Housekeeping

Policies familiarity

Follow instructions

Vocational training

Education

High School Diploma

Driver's license

Job description

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to service the Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Orlando, FL. You will perform electrical and mechanical repairs, inspect HVAC and related systems, and maintain plumbing fixtures and vehicles to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Minimum High School Diploma and valid driver’s license required; two years of relevant maintenance experience preferred.