Construction/Maintenance Techn I or II

Full-time, regular position.

Pay

• Construction/Maintenance Technician I: $17.63/hour

  Education and Experience requirements: two years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Construction/Maintenance Technician II: $18.58/hour

  Education and Experience requirements: four years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

About the role

Positions in this job family are responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair, or upkeep of buildings, grounds, or other state property, requiring no license. This includes assisting in construction or renovation, general maintenance of systems, minor equipment repairs, and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs carpentry work in construction or renovation of buildings; 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, and faucets; makes minor repairs to laundry, sterilization, kitchen, and other equipment using water, steam, air, or other feed lines 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 heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment, including 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.
• 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, such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, power shovels, cranes, semi-trailer tractors, forklifts, mowers, and edgers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Level Descriptor

This is the specialist level where employees perform specialized skilled work in one of the building trades, general maintenance and repair, or assist in construction or renovation of buildings. Positions may involve supervising projects, activities, or personnel as a crew leader or team leader.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Technician II).
• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, fixtures, tools, and equipment used in building and maintenance trades; occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in using various tools and equipment to construct, maintain, or repair structures or equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, supervise others, write and maintain records, and establish effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in the English language to perform essential functions.

Special Requirements

• Willingness and ability to perform job-related travel.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements may be required.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy lifting or other manual tasks.
• Upon conditional offer, applicants may be required to pass a physical examination, including lifting/carrying 80 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, pushing/pulling a maximum force of 40 pounds, and lifting overhead up to 40 pounds.
• Some positions may require training or experience in a specific field of construction or maintenance work.
• Some positions may be designated as safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.