Maintenance Mechanic

Requisition No:867761

Agency:
Juvenile Justice

Working Title:

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary:
Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,495.84 + $29.60-CAD for a bi-weekly salary of $1,525.44

Posting Closing Date: 01/14/2026

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Location:

Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center, th Ave, North Clearwater, Florida 33760

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,495.84 + $29.60-CAD (bi-weekly salary $1,525.44). In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.

Contact Person:
Felecia Bell Phone: , Email:
Felecia.

Bell

Maintains and performs minor repairs of the facility’s electrical and mechanical equipment in compliance with DJJ Detention Service Manual.

Performs routine checks on heating, air conditioning, audio, fire safety, and laundry equipment and monitors repairs to ensure efficient operational conditions.

Installs, maintains, and makes minor repairs to plumbing fixtures: sinks, wash bowls, sewers, valves, etc.

Performs routine checks to ensure motor vehicles are in safe operating condition and makes minor repairs to these vehicles.

This position must comply with requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.

Performs other related duties as required.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.

Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.

Ability to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.

Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining sanitary conditions of the facility.

Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.

• Vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades.
• High School Diploma
• Valid Drivers’ License

• Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing, or electrical or mechanical equipment.

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution). Full work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor’s name, supervisor’s work number, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications.

Successful completion of Background and Drug Screening is a condition of employment.

Must be at least 19 years of age.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre‑employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E‑Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out‑of‑state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits, and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses with corrective lens restrictions are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance…