Senior Automotive Mechanic & Inmate Trainer

State of Florida; Wewahitchka (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to perform and oversee complex auto repair and maintenance tasks at Gulf Correctional Institution. You will instruct and supervise inmates, ensure vehicle upkeep, safety and rehabilitation progress under the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent.

This on-site position requires reporting to the FDC office in the assigned area and involves hands-on repairs, planning, parts ordering, and documentation of inmate progress

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• In accordance with Chapter 322, Florida Statutes and dependent upon assigned location, this position may require a Commercial Driver License. If the selected candidate is assigned to a location that requires a Commercial Driver License and does not possess a valid Commercial Driver License, he or she must obtain one, at his or her own expense, within 6 months of hire date.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Works under the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent to repair and maintain vehicles, including cars and trucks with diesel and gasoline engines.
• Teaches and supervises inmates in complex auto repair skills like engine, transmission, radiator, air conditioning, tire, and bodywork repairs.
• Plans and schedules repair work, orders parts, and makes sure vehicles get regular maintenance on time.
• Keeps records of inmate progress for rehabilitation and tracks vehicle maintenance costs and usage according to department rules.
• Supervises inmates during work, maintaining control and safety following all procedures.

Skills

Automotive repair

Inmate supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to perform and oversee complex auto repair and maintenance tasks at Gulf Correctional Institution. You will instruct and supervise inmates, ensure vehicle upkeep, safety and rehabilitation progress under the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent.

This on-site position requires reporting to the FDC office in the assigned area and involves hands-on repairs, planning, parts ordering, and documentation of inmate progress