Construction/Maintenance Technician III

State of Oklahoma•Atoka - 19603 E Whippoorwill Ln, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction/Maintenance Technician III performs construction, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and other state property. Work may include building construction or renovation; general maintenance of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and other systems; minor equipment repairs; and grounds maintenance. The role is based at Howard McLeod Correctional Center and is on-site, with no remote work eligibility. At this level, the employee supervises workers, including employees, inmates, and others, engaged in building and grounds maintenance, repairs, construction, or renovation. The position may oversee a small maintenance program or assist with a larger program, with responsibility for one or more phases. Duties also include inspecting buildings, premises, and equipment for needed work; estimating labor and material costs; determining equipment and personnel needs; inspecting work in progress; and preparing reports and other information about work activities.

Requirements

Five years of experience in one or more building trades, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, fixtures, tools, and equipment used in building and maintenance trades.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and trade safety precautions.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Skill in using tools and equipment and constructing, maintaining, or repairing structures or equipment.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, supervise others, write and maintain records and reports, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Some positions may require willingness and ability to perform job-related travel.
Some positions may require a valid Oklahoma Commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements at appointment.
Some positions may require moderately heavy lifting or other manual tasks.
Some positions may require training or experience in a specific construction or maintenance field.

Responsibilities

Perform carpentry for construction or renovation, erect and maintain structures such as scaffolds, sheds, forms, frames, and fences, repair building fixtures, and maintain roofs.
Install, replace, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and make minor repairs to equipment using water, steam, air, or waste-disposal lines.
Maintain and repair light fixtures, receptacles, switches, generators, motors, and heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment; perform electrical repairs that do not require a license.
Install and maintain locks and security devices, repair or replace their parts, cut keys, and change combinations.
Construct, maintain, and repair foundations, retaining walls, walks, fireplaces, chimneys, stairways, and similar projects; mix mortar and lay masonry materials.
Operate, maintain, and repair equipment used in building and grounds construction and maintenance, including trucks, tractors, bulldozers, cranes, forklifts, mowers, and edgers.
Supervise workers, including employees, inmates, and others, engaged in maintenance, repair, construction, or renovation activities.
Inspect buildings, premises, and equipment to identify needed repairs or maintenance.
Estimate labor and material costs and determine equipment and personnel needs.
Conduct on-site inspections to evaluate work in progress and prepare reports and other information concerning work activities.