Job Posting Title

Construction/Maintenance Technician

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–Support Services

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Rates:
Level I- $43,451.20
Level II- $45,635.20
Level III- $53,372.80

Job Description

This position is located in the Administrative Services Division- Building Operations Section in Oklahoma City.

 

 

 

All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday. There is no remote work allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

Application Requirements

Please upload a resume on your profile when applying.

 

 

 

Basic Purpose

This position is required to meet the maintenance needs of the agency. Without this position there will be maintenance backlogs and the risk of equipment failure.

Typical Functions

• 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 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 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.

 

Education and Experience

Level I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of two (2) years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four (4) years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

Occasionally lifting/carrying 75 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.  Other work will be in an office environment with computer and telephone skills. 

Other Considerations/Preferences (These cannot disqualify a candidate)

• Technical trade License/Certification.

Other Information not included above

• Employee must be capable of effectively and diplomatically communicating (both verbal and written) with DEQ and other agency personnel, and with the public Employee must be capable of using DEQ standard software (Office 365, OnBase, PeopleSoft etc.), the Internet, and other software as necessary or be willing to train in areas where they are not proficient. 
• Employee will be expected to participate in training in those areas deemed important for performing the job, to continually enhance work skills especially as upgrades to various software applications are required to complete the assigned duties. 
• Employee must exhibit positive responsiveness with assigned tasks and with newly identified projects that the agency/division deem necessary to meet program assignments, commitments, and directives overall Agency or Division goals. 
• Additionally, he/she will need to learn how to perform the tasks of other employees to serve in that capacity during the absences of those employees. 
• Employee must be willing to change work schedule to work weekends, off hours, holidays, and extended hours if need arises.

Special Requirements

• Requires possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment.
  
  

Benefits 

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous Benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

 

Not all applicants will receive an interview. If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email.

 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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