SENIOR Refrigeration Mechanic - Liberty Correctional Institution

Job Summary

Senior Refrigeration Mechanic – Liberty Correctional Institution, a Career Service position within the Maintenance Department of the Florida Department of Corrections.

Requisition No: 877024

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $43,080.70 annually

Posting Closing Date: 06/17/2026

• Responsible for the installation and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems, as well as food service equipment, and provide on-the-job training to supervised inmates.
• Maintain records on refrigerant use and recovery in compliance with DEP regulations and perform technical preventive maintenance on various HVAC systems.
• Install new electronic, pneumatic, and digital control systems, and diagnose problems with HVAC and closed loop systems.
• Perform tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building preventive maintenance, and prepare necessary reports as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Maintain custody and control of supervised inmates, prepare progress reports for their rehabilitation, and participate in required departmental staff 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:
  • 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 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 one of the above listed trades can substitute for the required experience).
• A valid driver's license is also required.
• Demonstrated support of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the application, education, work experience, work sample, interview, and/or reference checks.

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all applicants to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed prior to start of employment.

The Florida Department of Corrections only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. Employment eligibility is verified through E‑Verify after completion of the I‑9 form.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, veterans eligible for preference receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Veterans may qualify for waivers of postsecondary educational requirements. Supporting documentation must be submitted with each application.