Senior Refrigeration Mechanic - Cross Correctional Institution

Senior Refrigeration Mechanic - Cross City Correctional Institution

Requisition No: 876649

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Responsible for the installation and repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration components and associated systems, food service equipment necessary to operate a major institution. Provides on‑job training to supervised inmates in HVAC and associated systems.

• Install and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems, and food service equipment; provide on‑job training to supervised inmates.
• Maintain records on refrigerant use and recovery in compliance with DEP regulations; perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Install electronic, pneumatic, and digital control systems; diagnose problems with HVAC and closed‑loop systems.
• Perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building preventive maintenance tasks; prepare reports as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Maintain custody and control of supervised inmates, prepare progress reports, and participate in required departmental training.

• 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, including the Deferred Retirement Option Program and Deferred Compensation.
• For employees who retired, no reemployment limitation as of July 1, 2024; no restrictions on working for an FRS employer after seven calendar months from distribution date.

• A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year of HVAC experience, or four or more years of HVAC experience. College or vocational/technical training in a related trade may substitute for the required experience.
• A valid 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.

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all applicants to pass a Level‑2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. The check must be completed before starting work.

The Florida Department of Corrections only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. The department uses E‑Verify to confirm eligibility after completing the I‑9 form.

Eligible veterans receive preference in employment for career service vacancies. Veterans must attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214) with each submission. Documentation must be received by the closing date.

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer.