Construction/Maintenance Administrator IV

State of Oklahoma

About The Position

A Career with Purpose The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is seeking a Construction Maintenance Administrator with knowledge of construction or maintenance trades and experience leading work crews and renovation projects. This position will be responsible for directing personnel on construction projects and ensuring jobs are completed in compliance with appropriate laws, codes and regulations. Experience with preparing estimates and reviewing building plans is a plus. Basic Purpose 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.

Requirements

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of nine years of experience in skilled building trade or maintenance work involving the construction, maintenance, alteration and/or repair of buildings, grounds and utilities, including six years of supervising employees, inmates, or contractors in one of the fields listed above, including one year in an administrative or managerial capacity; 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.
Incumbent may be required to travel as part of their job responsibilities and must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for operating state-owned vehicles.
Must be able to pass OSBI and FBI background check.
May require performing moderately heavy lifting or other manual tasks.
Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position.
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

Experience with preparing estimates and reviewing building plans is a plus.

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.
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to demanding and changing timelines.
Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion, integrity and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment while building strong relationships with all levels of staff and effectively collaborating, communicating, respecting, and assisting peers.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

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