Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist

Agency: 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization: DOC Construction & Maintenance

Job Type: Full time

Compensation: $53,018.00- this salary is non-negotiable.

Construction & Maintenance

Basic Purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for planning, coordinating, and directing overall activities related to the construction, renovation, maintenance and repair of state-owned or state leased buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment. In this role, they will manage and supervise construction/maintenance technicians and licensed trades specialists and/or others or may oversee contracted crews, workers, and other individuals hired that perform work on both new construction/renovation and the upkeep of existing state properties. In addition to the assigned administrator responsibilities, incumbents may perform work related to the required construction/renovation and/or upkeep of the assigned area.

Typical Functions:

• Conducts inspections of buildings, premises, and equipment; determines requirements for maintenance, construction, or renovation projects; makes estimates of costs for labor and materials; inspects work in progress and upon completion for code compliance.
• Manages supervisory or contracted staff; develops and implements budget; develops and implements policy and procedures; ensures compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; prepares routine and special reports.
• Evaluates bids on projects; prepares specifications for standard and specialized equipment, supplies and vehicles.
• Prepares cost estimates on future capital improvement projects; reviews plans and construction documents.
• Plans, supervises, and directs the movement and operation throughout the state of heavy construction equipment.
• Schedules work crews; reports or confirms time and attendance of crews. In some cases, may perform work as needed and required.
• Completes reports of equipment operations, of installation and maintenance work performed and of materials, supplies and equipment used.

Level Descriptor: At this level employees are responsible for the supervision of staff and a general maintenance program which is large in size and scope and similar construction and maintenance programs involving energy conservation, fire prevention, maintenance and repair, and maintenance and renovation of state properties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the applicable construction or maintenance trade to which the position is assigned; of related federal and state laws and regulations; of report writing; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to perform administrative duties; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of six years of experience in skilled building trade or maintenance work involving the construction, maintenance, alteration and/or repair of buildings, grounds and utilities, including three years of supervising employees, inmates, or contractors in one of the fields listed above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of college or technical school training in the building or construction trades for each year of the required non-supervisory experience.

Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Some positions may require possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

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.