SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Health & life insurance

Tuition-free college

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections in Gulf County is seeking a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to perform and oversee complex auto repair and maintenance tasks, including diesel and gasoline engines, under the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent.

The role involves teaching and supervising inmates, planning repair work, ordering parts, and keeping rehab progress records, with a requirement to report to the local FDC office and a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Commercial Driver License may be required depending on location; if not possessed, must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 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

• Repair and maintain vehicles, including cars and trucks with diesel and gasoline engines.
• Teach and supervise inmates in complex auto repair skills (engine, transmission, radiator, AC, tires, bodywork).
• Plan and schedule repair work, order parts, ensure timely maintenance.
• Keep records of inmate progress for rehabilitation and track vehicle maintenance costs and usage.
• Supervise inmates during work, ensuring safety and following procedures.

Skills

Automotive repair

Inmate supervision

Vehicle maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary: $53,899.04 Annually

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70027030

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Gulf Correctional Institution in Gulf County. The purpose of this position is to perform and oversee complex auto repair and maintenance tasks while instructing and supervising inmates, ensuring vehicle upkeep, safety, and rehabilitation progress under the supervision of the Automotive Equipment Maintenance Superintendent. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. 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.