Master Electrician - Statewide

Florida; Fort Myers Beach (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick leave, and HOLIDAS

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance with AD&D

Dental, Vision, Disability andHospital

Tuition-Free college courses

Retirement Plans with FRS options

No reemployment limitation (as of 2024

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Master Electrician - Statewide to perform electrical maintenance at various correctional facilities across the state. The role requires reporting to the designated FDC office in the area served and complying with all safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, system testing, installation and repair of electrical infrastructure up to 600 volts, and supervising inmates as part of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year electrical experience OR 4+ years in electrical field.
• College or vocational training can substitute for the required experience.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs for electrical systems.
• Conducts tests, maintains logs, and keeps equipment records.
• Installs, alters, repairs, or replaces electrical infrastructure up to 600 volts.
• Follows codes, safety procedures, and plans and organizes work.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Code compliance

Inmate supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/Vocational training in Electrical/Electrician

Job description

Working Title: Master Electrician - Statewide

Pay Plan: Career Service

Salary: $43,080.70 - $47,867.30 annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2027

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

Master Electrician- Statewide

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at various Correctional Institutions in the Maintenance Department 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.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job Duties

• 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:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • 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.

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.