FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Post ends 8/24/2026.

About the Role

This is service, maintenance, and repair work at an intermediate worker level coordinating services provided by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office inmates. The role involves making repairs for existing plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, as well as overseeing and guiding the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the work provided by inmates of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office assigned to work at various Sheriff’s Office facilities.
• Coordinates with management staff to plan daily tasks to meet facility needs.
• Coordinates the transportation of inmates, which may entail driving inmates to and from the correctional facility and JSO properties.
• Assigns, directs, and monitors inmates in accomplishing daily tasks such as maintaining the grounds, steam cleaning equipment, minor repairs to the facility, and performing custodial duties.
• Inventories and orders various cleaning products and maintenance supplies.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Follows and enforces all safety rules and regulations required by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
• Performs minor repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, security systems, and life safety systems.
• Repairs and maintains doors and related hardware, moldings, plastering, caulking, and waterproofing as needed.
• Performs carpentry work including framing, drywall installation, and repair.
• Repairs and replaces locks, shades, and glass.
• Performs painting at various JSO locations.
• Replaces floor, ceiling, and ceramic tile.
• Operates a motor vehicle and demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Three years of education and/or experience in the general cleaning and maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and supply maintenance. This experience could include repair work in plumbing, electrical, or air conditioning and heating fields.
• One year’s experience in the capacity of an intermediate worker preferred.
• Knowledge of work routines, procedures, equipment, tools, and materials used in custodial, maintenance, and repair work.
• Knowledge of supervisory theories, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and procedures relating to cleaning solutions and maintenance.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and security systems, and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in structural repairs to buildings and fixtures.
• Knowledge of carpentry and crafts associated with structural repairs.
• Skill in the care and use of materials, tools, and equipment used in structural repairs.
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing.
• Ability to direct, assign, and monitor the work of others.
• Ability to repair, maintain, and inspect equipment used in custodial and building maintenance work.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate personal computers.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations and verify conformance to work specifications.
• Ability to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Other Requirements

• Probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random, and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained during employment in this class.
• Welding certification is preferred.
• Must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within 90 days of appointment to this classification.

Pay

Annual salary range: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 USD.