CAREERS
The following pages will help you explore whether KEYS has a career opportunity for you:
- Why KEYS? Learn more about our compensation and benefits, our commitment to a greener future, and the many ways KEYS employees give back to the community.
- Career opportunities. Here is where you will find current openings and job application portal.
- Frequently asked questions. More information about what to expect if you apply.
- Applicant Resources. More information on KEYS policies, procedures, and benefits.
KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants to certain positions may be subject to drug testing as a pre-hire condition. The KEYS Drug-Free Workplace Policy is in the Employee Rules and Regulations Handbook, which is accessible via the link listed in Applicant Resources.
KEYS requires proof of a valid and current United States of America work authorization to be submitted by all applicants to KEYS in order to begin employment. KEYS will not sponsor any applicant for purposes of obtaining a United States of America visa or work authorization.
KEYS values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country, and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
All applicants will be required to pass a basic math quiz. Sample of the quiz.
Why KEYS?
KEYS is the public power utility for the Lower Florida Keys. Headquartered in Key West, Florida, KEYS provides electricity from Key West to the Seven-Mile Bridge and serves more than 29,000 customers.
KEYS is a nationally recognized Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) as designated by the American Public Power Association and a local leader with GREEN initiatives that help conserve energy and improve the environment. KEYS and its employees maintain a highly respected position within the local community, and in the Public Power industry, for their dedication to reliable electric service and forward-thinking initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive, market-driven salaries
- Employer funded Pension plan
- Employer paid Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) health plan, or an employer paid High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Health Savings Accounts as determined by the selected health plan
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick)
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan options
- Education tuition reimbursement and training opportunities
- Employee gyms and wellness programs
- Cigna Healthcare selected KEYS as a Gold level recipient of their 2023 Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program. The Gold level designation recognizes KEYS for having made good progress towards a healthy work culture by establishing and growing their employee well-being and engagement program. The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being program, including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, policies and accommodations, and additional areas. Organizations recognized with this designation set the standard of excellence for organizational health and vitality.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I have questions about the recruitment process, who can I speak with?
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You may contact Human Resources Supervisor Maria Abreu at Maria.Abreu@KeysEnergy.com. You can also call 305-295-1069. Please note, the aforementioned phone number is unattended. You will be prompted to leave a message and the appropriate staff member will return your call.
If I do not get the position, will KEYS let me know?
Yes, you will be informed, whether or not you are invited for an interview and whether or not you were selected for the position.
If I am offered the position, what will be the next steps?
If you are selected to fill a position at KEYS, you will be required to undergo basic pre-employment steps including background and reference checks, a pre-employment medical exam, and for applicants to certain positions a drug screening as a pre-hire condition.
Applicant Resources
KEYS is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you require any functionality or specific accommodation which you find is not immediately provided for on the website, please contact us so that we may promptly address your individual needs.
Please visit the pages below to review additional information on KEYS policies, procedures, and benefits.
Employee Rules & Regulations Handbook