Construction/Maintenance Administrator I

State of Oklahoma

3d • $22

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for planning, coordinating and directing overall activities related to the construction, renovation, maintenance and repair of state-owned buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment. In this role, they will manage and supervise construction/maintenance technicians and licensed trades specialists or others performing work in both new construction/renovation and the upkeep of existing state properties. At this level employees are assigned administrator responsibilities involving general maintenance work and the completion of various activities related to heating and air conditioning, plumbing repairs, electrical work, general repair and upkeep, custodial services and similar requirements of multiple buildings and/or in an agency’s defined geographical area. The work required may be achieved by incumbent preforming the work or through contracted employees.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in skilled building trade or maintenance work involving the construction, maintenance, alteration and/or repair of buildings, grounds and utilities, including two years of supervising contractors in one of the fields listed above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of college or technical school training in the building or construction trades for each year of the required non-supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the building trades; state contracting and purchasing laws and rules, of the construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, or utility systems, such as heating or steam generating, refrigeration, sewage, water treatment or electrical power generating and distribution; and of building codes.
• Ability to analyze maintenance needs; to set priorities for crews of workers; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with the position.
• Some positions may require possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• In accordance with Title 44 O.S. Section 21.1, positions in this job family may require membership in the Oklahoma National Guard at the discretion of the Adjutant General.
• Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with an active contractor license may qualify for higher compensation, reflecting their ability to provide added technical oversight, compliance knowledge, and project support.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of buildings, premises and equipment; determines requirements for maintenance, construction or renovation projects; makes estimates of costs for labor and materials; inspects work in progress and upon completion for code compliance.
• Manages supervisory staff; develops and implements budget; develops and implements policy and procedures; ensures compliance with laws, rules and regulations; prepares routine and special reports.
• Evaluates bids on projects; prepares specifications for standard and specialized equipment, supplies and vehicles.
• Prepares cost estimates on future capital improvement projects; reviews plans and construction documents.
• Plans, supervises and directs the movement and operation throughout the state of heavy construction equipment.
• Schedules work crews; reports time and attendance of crews.
• Completes reports of equipment operations, of installation and maintenance work performed and of materials, supplies and equipment used.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees