Construction/Maintenance Technician III

State of Oklahoma•Helena - 216 N Murray St, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction/Maintenance Technician III performs construction, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and other state property, without requiring a license. At this level, the employee supervises workers—including employees, inmates, and others—performing building and grounds maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation. The role may oversee a small maintenance program or assist a higher-level position with responsibility for one or more phases of a larger program. Work includes inspecting buildings, premises, and equipment for needed maintenance; estimating labor and material costs; determining equipment and staffing needs; inspecting work in progress; and preparing reports and other information about work activities. Duties may involve carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, heating and air-conditioning equipment, locks and security devices, masonry and concrete, and operation and maintenance of construction and grounds equipment.

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 various 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.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to write and maintain records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require training or experience in a specific field of construction or maintenance work.
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 ability to perform moderately heavy lifting or other manual tasks.

Responsibilities

Supervise workers engaged in building and grounds maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation, including employees, inmates, and others.
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.
Prepare reports and other information concerning work activities.
Perform carpentry work and construct, alter, maintain, or repair building structures, fixtures, doors, floors, roofs, windows, and related components.
Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and water, steam, air, and waste lines; make minor repairs to laundry, sterilization, kitchen, and other equipment.
Maintain and repair light fixtures, receptacles, switches, generators, motors, and certain 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 and cut keys.
Construct, maintain, and repair concrete and other foundations, retaining walls, walks, fireplaces, chimneys, stairways, and masonry projects.
Operate, maintain, and repair construction and grounds equipment such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, cranes, forklifts, mowers, and edgers.