SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

State of Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental Vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to perform and oversee complex automotive repair tasks at the South Florida Reception Center in Miami-Dade County. The role includes supervising inmates, tracking costs, and ensuring vehicle safety and security within the facility.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, teaching inmates, maintaining records, and upholding department procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• If a Commercial Driver License is required by location, obtain one within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain cars and trucks, including diesel and gasoline engines.
• Teach and supervise inmates in auto repair skills.
• Plan and schedule repair jobs and order parts to ensure timely maintenance.
• Keep records of inmate progress and track vehicle maintenance costs.
• Maintain security by supervising inmates during work and following procedures.

Skills

Automotive repair

Inmate supervision

Diesel engines

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Pay Plan: Career Service

Salary: $53,899.04 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Position is located at the South Florida Reception Center in Miami-Dade County.

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at the South Florida Reception Center in Miami-Dade County.

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

The purpose of the Senior Maintenance Mechanic is to perform and oversee complex automotive repair and maintenance tasks while instructing and supervising inmates, ensuring vehicle upkeep, tracking costs, and maintaining security within a correctional facility.

Job Duties

• Works under the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent to repair and maintain cars and trucks, including diesel and gasoline engines.
• Teaches and supervises inmates in complex auto repair skills, such as engine work, tire repair, body painting, and using test equipment safely.
• Plans and schedules repair jobs, orders parts, and makes sure vehicles get regular maintenance on time.
• Keeps records of inmate progress for rehabilitation and tracks vehicle maintenance costs following department rules.
• Maintains security by supervising inmates during work and following procedures to control and account for them.

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

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• 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.

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 Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

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.

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