Electronic Technician II - Statewide

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Requisition No: 860466 | Agency:
Department of Corrections |

Working Title:

Electronic Technician II - Statewide | Position Number:  | Salary: $43,080.70 - $47,867.30 annually.

This open competitive advertisement is for a career service position located at various correctional 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 through effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of all types of electronic systems and devices including but not limited to electronic perimeter security systems, internal electronic security systems, electronic and electrical locking control systems, CCTV systems, communications systems, and associated components.
• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical infrastructure, systems, and devices, and provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates.
• Performs preventive maintenance, tests, logs, and keeps records for electrical systems as per Department guidelines.
• Repairs and modifies complex electronic equipment and operates, repairs, and calibrates various testing equipment.
• Plans and organizes work, requisitions necessary parts, and adheres to maintenance and construction policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports, maintains custody and control of supervised inmates, participates in departmental staff training, and performs other related duties as required.

• 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.
• Deferred Retirement Option Program.
• Deferred Compensation.
• Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation for recently retired members.

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

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

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1‑877‑562‑7287.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.