Senior HVAC & Refrigeration Technician - Facility Ops

Florida; Sanderson (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick leave, and hol.

Comprehensive health and life ins.

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and H

Tuition-Free college courses

Retirement Plans with FRS

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Mechanic for Baker Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration components and related food service equipment.

The incumbent will supervise inmates, provide on‑the‑job training in HVAC, and ensure compliance with regulatory records and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of HVAC experience OR 4+ years in HVAC field.
• College or vocational/technical training in HVAC can substitute for required experience.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems and related food service equipment; provide on-the-job training to supervised inmates.
• Maintain records on refrigerant use and recovery per DEP regulations and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Install electronic, pneumatic, and digital control systems and diagnose problems with HVAC and closed loop systems.
• Perform tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building preventive maintenance; prepare reports for the Maintenance Superintendent.

Skills

HVAC

Refrigeration

Maintenance supervision

Education

High School Diploma

HVAC technical training

Job description

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Mechanic for Baker Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration components and related food service equipment.

The incumbent will supervise inmates, provide on‑the‑job training in HVAC, and ensure compliance with regulatory records and preventive maintenance.