MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - F/C - Apalachee Correctional Institution

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Maintenance Mechanic - F/c

Apalachee Correctional Institution

Date: Oct 13, 2026

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Requisition No: 884655

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - F/C - Apalachee Correctional Institution:

• Pay Plan: Career Service
• Position Number: 70000354
• Salary: $35,900.54 annually
• Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2026
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• FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
• We Never Walk Alone
• Maintenance Mechanic

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at

Apalachee Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department.

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

• This working position is responsible for the general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of plumbing, electrical, cabinetry/carpentry, masonry, welding, HVAC, drywall, roofing, and associated systems necessary to operate a major institution.
• Responsible for general and preventive maintenance, and repair of various systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more.
• Provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates in trades related to maintenance and repair tasks.
• Performs tests, maintains logs, and keeps records for equipment as per Department guidelines.
• Plans, organizes, and requisitions necessary parts for maintenance tasks, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports and maintains custody and control of assigned inmates, participating in departmental training as required.

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 one of the following trades: plumbing, carpentry, welding, drywall, roofing, or food service equipment repair OR four or more years of general maintenance experience (College or vocational/technical training in one of the above listed trades may substitute for the required experience.)

A Valid Class E Driver’s License

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

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

• Location: SNEADS, FL, US, 32460
• Nearest Major Market: Panama City
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