Senior Refrigeration Mechanic - Statewide

State of Florida; Fort Myers Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 43 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Refrigeration Mechanic for statewide maintenance. The role installs and repairs HVAC and refrigeration systems, services food service equipment, and trains supervised inmates.

Based at facilities across the state, it requires reporting to the local FDC office and adhering to DEP regulations. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with HVAC experience (1 year) or 4+ years of HVAC experience; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year HVAC experience OR 4+ years HVAC experience (training can substitute).
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsabilidades

• Install and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems, and food service equipment.
• Maintain records on refrigerant use and compliance with DEP regulations.
• Install electronic, pneumatic, and digital control systems and diagnose HVAC issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Maintain supervision of inmates and prepare progress reports.

Conhecimentos

HVAC experience

Refrigeration systems

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC trade training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Requisition No: 860463

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: Senior Refrigeration Mechanic - Statewide

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70033333

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

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2027

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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Senior Refrigeration Mechanic- 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

• Responsible for the installation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, as well as food service equipment, and provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates.
• Maintains records on refrigerant use and recovery in compliance with DEP regulations and performs technical preventive maintenance on various HVAC systems.
• Installs new electronic, pneumatic, and digital control systems, and diagnoses problems with HVAC and closed loop systems.
• Performs tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building preventive maintenance, and prepares necessary reports as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Maintains custody and control of supervised inmates, prepares progress reports for their rehabilitation, and participates in required departmental staff training.

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 HVAC Field OR four of more years of experience in the HVAC Field (College or vocational/technical training in one of the above listed trades can substitute for the required experience).
• A valid Driver's License is also required.

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.

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.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.