MASTER ELECTRICIAN - Martin Correctional Institution

My Florida CFO; Indiantown (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a skilled Master Electrician for Martin Correctional Institution to maintain, repair, and install electrical infrastructure and devices across facility systems up to 600 volts. The role emphasizes adherence to safety codes and efficient electrical operations within a correctional environment.

The position requires ensuring proper function of power and lighting, keeping logs, and coordinating with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year in Electrical/Electrician field or 4+ years in Electrical/Electrician field.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and installs electrical infrastructure, systems and devices up to 600 volts.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and keeps logs.
• Installs/retains lighting systems, motors, transformers, panels, and distribution components.
• Follows codes and safety procedures, plans work, and requisitions parts.
• Prepares reports and supervises inmates; participates in departmental training and related duties.

Skills

Electrical experience

Valid Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MASTER ELECTRICIAN - Martin Correctional Institution

Date: Oct 31, 2026

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

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: MASTER ELECTRICIAN - Martin Correctional Institution

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Martin 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 electrical infrastructure, electrical systems, and electrical devices including but not limited to, power, lighting, control, locking control, and motors and associated systems and components utilized in the operation of the facility.

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs for all electrical systems, ensuring proper function.
• Conducts tests, maintains logs, and keeps records for equipment as per Department guidelines.
• Installs, alters, repairs, or replaces electrical infrastructure, lighting systems, motors, motor starters, transformers, circuit breaker panels, and related electrical distribution up to 600 volts.
• Follows local, state, and federal codes, tool safety, and security procedures, and plans and organizes work, requisitioning necessary parts.
• Prepares reports, supervises inmates, prepares their progress reports, participates in departmental 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 Electrical/Electrician field OR four or more years experience in the Electrical/ Electrician field (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.

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.

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