Construction/Maintenance Technician

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to the construction, maintenance, repair or upkeep of buildings, grounds or other state property, requiring no license. This may include assisting in the construction or renovation of buildings, general maintenance and upkeep of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and other systems, minor repairs to machinery or other equipment, and general maintenance of grounds or lawns. This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing specialized skilled work in one of the building trades as well as performing general maintenance and repair work or other related duties or assisting in the completion of other work involving the construction or renovation of buildings or other structures. Positions that are assigned responsibility for the supervision of various projects or activities and the completion of assigned projects.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, fixtures, tools and equipment used in various building and maintenance trades; and of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Skill to use various tools and equipment, and to construct, maintain or repair various types of structures or equipment.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation (commissioned positions only), and a thorough background investigation.
Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as, felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that, if known, would have been a felony charge; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive confirmed drug urine test; illegal use of a controlled substance within certain time frames.
Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Occasionally lifting/carrying 80 pounds, 25 pounds frequently, able to push and pull a maximum force of 40 pounds and able to lift and hold overhead up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assists with the daily operations of the OSBI’s facilities by monitoring building systems and implementing corrective action.
Assist with maintenance and repairs to OSBI owned Regional Offices and Laboratories on quarterly and as needed basis. Overnight travel may result on an as needed basis to perform job tasks at regional locations.
Performs carpentry work in the construction or renovation of buildings or additions to existing structures; and alters and repairs doors, floors, partitions, stairways, windows, screens, and other fixtures; maintains and repairs roofs.
Oversees janitorial staff and lawn maintenance contracts to ensure proper maintenance and appearance of agency facilities.
Assists with backup support for supply store and mail room functions at the HQ building as needed.
Performs carpentry work in the construction or renovation of buildings or additions to existing structures; erects and maintains scaffolds, sheds, forms, frames, fences and other structures; alters and repairs doors, floors, partitions, stairways, windows, screens, and other fixtures; fits and glazes glass in windows and doors; maintains and repairs roofs.
Installs, replaces, alters, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, traps, faucets; makes minor repairs to laundry equipment, sterilization equipment, kitchen equipment and other equipment using water, steam air, or other feed line and return or waste disposal lines.
Maintains and repairs light fixtures, receptacles and switches; replaces light bulbs; maintains generators and motors; oils and cleans motors; troubleshoots and makes electrical repairs not requiring a license; maintains and makes minor repairs to various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, such as components, pumps, fans, humidifiers, electric motors, and heat exchangers.
Installs and maintains locks and other security devices; repairs or replaces tumblers, springs and other parts; cuts new or duplicate keys; uses files, hand tools and special equipment to change combinations or shorten tumblers.
Constructs, maintains and repairs concrete and other foundations; builds retaining walls, walks, fireplaces, chimneys, stairways and similar projects; mixes mortar and lays common brick, face brick, cinder brick, concrete block, stone, terra cotta or other materials.
Operates, maintains and repairs various types of equipment used in construction and maintenance of building and grounds, such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, power shovels, cranes or semi-trailer tractors, fork lifts, mowers and edgers.