SENIOR REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - Century Correctional Institution

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Century 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 through effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities.

About the role

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. The Senior Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for the installation and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration components, associated systems, and food service equipment necessary to operate a major institution. This role also provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates in HVAC and associated systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems, as well as food service equipment.
• Provide on-the-job training to supervised inmates.
• Maintain records on refrigerant use and recovery in compliance with DEP regulations.
• Perform technical preventive maintenance on various HVAC systems.
• Install new electronic, pneumatic, and digital control systems.
• Diagnose problems with HVAC and closed loop systems.
• Perform tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building preventive maintenance.
• Prepare necessary reports as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Maintain custody and control of supervised inmates.
• Prepare progress reports for inmate rehabilitation.
• Participate in required departmental staff training.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in the HVAC field OR four or more years of experience in the HVAC field (college or vocational/technical training in HVAC can substitute for the required experience).
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in education, work experience, work samples, interviews, and/or during reference checks.

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; you may work for an FRS employer without restrictions starting the 7th calendar month from your distribution date. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions and may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

Pay

$43,080.70 annually

Additional Information

• Background Screening Requirement: All job applicants and volunteers must pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes before starting.
• Employment Eligibility: The Florida Department of Corrections only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify is used to confirm employment eligibility.
• Veterans’ Preference: Eligible candidates may receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) must be provided by the close of the vacancy announcement.
• Drug-Free Workplace: All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.