Construction/Maintenance Tech I/II

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs • Tecumseh, OK

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About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs is seeking an experienced Construction/Maintenance Technician to provide maintenance services that keep facility buildings, grounds, and equipment in good repair. Positions in this job family perform construction, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, or other state property and do not require a license. Work may include assisting with building construction or renovation; maintaining plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems; making minor equipment repairs; and maintaining grounds and lawns. The position may be classified as Construction/Maintenance Tech I or II based on the required experience. Tech I requires two years of experience in one or more building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Tech II requires four years of experience in one or more building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The employee must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and be willing and able to perform job-related travel. Applicants must pass OSBI and FBI background checks. A 12-month trial period is required. Some agencies may designate positions in this job family as safety sensitive under 63 O.S. § 427.8.

OJA is a hope-centered agency that collaborates with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for Oklahoma youth.

Requirements

• Construction/Maintenance Tech I: two years of experience in one or more building trades, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Construction/Maintenance Tech II: four years of experience in one or more building trades, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to perform job-related travel normally associated with the position.
• Ability to pass OSBI and FBI background checks.
• Ability to adapt to demanding and changing timelines and multitask.
• Ability to maintain discretion, integrity, and sensitivity regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate and communicate with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry work for construction or renovation of buildings and additions; erect and maintain scaffolds, sheds, forms, frames, fences, and other structures.
• Alter and repair doors, floors, partitions, stairways, windows, screens, and other fixtures; fit and glaze glass in windows and doors; maintain and repair roofs.
• Install, replace, alter, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures, including sinks, traps, and faucets; make minor repairs to laundry, sterilization, kitchen, and other equipment using water, steam, air, or related feed, return, and waste lines.
• Maintain and repair light fixtures, receptacles, and switches; replace bulbs; maintain generators and motors; oil and clean motors; and troubleshoot and make electrical repairs that do not require a license.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment and components, including pumps, fans, humidifiers, electric motors, and heat exchangers.
• Install and maintain locks and security devices; repair or replace tumblers, springs, and other parts; cut keys; and use tools and equipment to change combinations or shorten tumblers.
• Construct, maintain, and repair concrete and other foundations; build retaining walls, walks, fireplaces, chimneys, stairways, and similar projects; mix mortar and lay brick, block, stone, terra cotta, and other materials.
• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment used in building and grounds construction and maintenance, such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, power shovels, cranes, semi-trailer tractors, forklifts, mowers, and edgers.
• Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
• Adapt to changing timelines and handle multiple tasks; maintain discretion, integrity, and sensitivity to confidential information; and collaborate, communicate, respect, and assist peers as part of a team.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• For full-time employees, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Training opportunities and continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed