Maintenance & Construction Supt- Statewide

Overview

Maintenance and Construction Superintendent - SES Statewide. This open competitive advertisement is for a Select Exempt position located at various correction 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 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 requires reporting to the FDC office in the area it serves.

• Plan and coordinate maintenance repairs, preventive activities, and work assignments.
• Inspect buildings and equipment, advising on maintenance and construction needs.
• Ensure proper custody and security measures for maintenance and construction squads.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare budgets, and manage procurement of materials.
• Prepare reports and effectively communicate, plan, organize, and supervise maintenance programs.

• 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:
  • 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.

• A High School Diploma (or its equivalent) and 9 years of experience in one or more of the following trades:
  Electronics, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, or Construction. A Technical Certification in a maintenance trade or a degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 4 years of experience.

• Experience in plant maintenance and building construction.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.

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 only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. The agency uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I‑9 form.

Contact:
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.

Equal Opportunity:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes the 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.