Mechanical Systems Technician

About the role

The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) is mandated under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, as amended and the State of Oklahoma, Title 7, Vending Facilities for Blind Persons. DRS is the appointed State Licensing Agency for the administration of the BEP program. We develop sites and contracts that allow the Licensed Managers to operate vending facilities on Federal, State, County and private property. The BEP provides and maintains automated machinery, initial inventory, contracts/purchases, records, training, insurance, and certifications and ensures laws and standards are met. BEP provides employment opportunities for Blind and Visually Disabled Oklahomans as Licensed Managers operating vending facilities, automatic vending machines, cafeterias, snack-bars, cart services, shelters or counters.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs various types of equipment such as refrigerant compressors, condensers, pumps, cooling towers, electrical and pneumatic control systems, fans, humidifiers, electronic filters, air compressors, electric motors, heat exchangers and miscellaneous valves and pipes carrying refrigerant, water, air and natural gas.
• Reads and interprets schematic wiring diagrams, manufacturer’s manuals, blueprints, sketches and written instructions.
• Oversees the work of others in the installation, maintenance or repair of mechanical systems, including mechanical apprentices or mechanical journeymen, or maintenance repair technicians, laborers, patients, inmates, and/or students assigned as helpers.
• Works with consultants, engineers and suppliers on designs, troubleshooting system or equipment and system upgrades.

Requirements

• Education and experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Mechanical Apprentice with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the operation of a variety of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; of the methods, materials, fixtures, tools and equipment utilized in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration maintenance; and of standard safety precautions in the trade.
• Ability is required to maintain and repair various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Qualifications

• The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) is mandated under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, as amended and the State of Oklahoma, Title 7, Vending Facilities for Blind Persons.
• DRS is the appointed State Licensing Agency for the administration of the BEP program.
• We develop sites and contracts that allow the Licensed Managers to operate vending facilities on Federal, State, County and private property.
• The BEP provides and maintains automated machinery, initial inventory, contracts/purchases, records, training, insurance, and certifications and ensures laws and standards are met.
• The BEP provides employment opportunities for Blind and Visually Disabled Oklahomans as Licensed Managers operating vending facilities, automatic vending machines, cafeterias, snack-bars, cart services, shelters or counters.

Skills

• Knowledge of the operation of a variety of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, fixtures, tools and equipment utilized in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration maintenance.
• Knowledge of standard safety precautions in the trade.
• Ability to maintain and repair various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
• Ability to install various types of heating and air conditioning components.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to assigned work crews.
• Ability to perform highly independent work.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year.
• Retail Savings Plan with a generous match.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.

Pay

• Level I (Pay Band F): Monthly $3,749.83, Annual $44,998.00.
• Level II (Pay Band G): Monthly $4,750.417, Annual $57,005.00.
• Level III (Pay Band H): Monthly $5,083.33, Annual $61,000.00.

Schedule

• Full time.