Construction/Maintenance Admin

State of Oklahoma; Sulphur (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state governmental body in Sulphur is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee construction and maintenance activities for state properties, including supervising staff. The role involves inspecting buildings and preparing cost estimates for projects. Candidates should have significant experience in skilled trades and supervisory experience. Preferred skills include knowledge of American Sign Language.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in construction or maintenance, including three years of supervising employees.
• Ability to perform administrative duties.
• Knowledge of applicable federal/state laws and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of buildings and equipment; determine maintenance needs.
• Manage staff and develop/implement budgets and policies.
• Evaluate project bids and prepare specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of construction or maintenance trade

Supervisory principles and practices

Effective communication

Education

Six years of experience in skilled building trade or maintenance work

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of buildings, premises, and equipment; determine requirements for maintenance, construction, or renovation projects; make estimates of costs for labor and materials; inspect work in progress and upon completion for code compliance.
• Manage supervisory or contracted staff; develop and implement budget; develop and implement policy and procedures; ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; prepare routine and special reports.
• Evaluate bids on projects; prepare specifications for standard and specialized equipment, supplies and vehicles.
• Prepare cost estimates on future capital improvement projects; review plans and construction documents.
• Plan, supervise, and direct the movement and operation throughout the state of heavy construction equipment.
• Schedule work crews; report or confirm time and attendance of crews. In some cases, may perform work as needed and required.
• Complete 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 of applicable construction or maintenance trade; related federal and state laws and regulations; report writing; and supervisory principles and practices. Ability to perform administrative duties; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education And Experience

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. In accordance with Title 44 O.S. Section 21.1, positions in this job family may require membership in the Oklahoma National Guard at the discretion of the Adjutant General.

Additional Job Description

Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD) in Sulphur.

Essential Functions

Position is responsible for the inspections of buildings, premises, and equipment. Determine 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 staff; develops/implements budget, policy/procedures, and ensures compliance with laws, rules/regulations, and prepares routine/special reports. Evaluates bids on projects; prepares specifications for standard/specialized equipment, supplies and vehicles. Prepare cost estimates for future capital improvement projects; review plans/construction documents. Plan, supervise, and direct the movement/operation of heavy construction equipment. Schedule work crews; report time/attendance of crews. Complete reports of equipment operations, of installation and maintenance work performed, and of materials, supplies, and equipment used.

Preferred Qualifications

American Sign Language Skills

Background Check

The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Method of Application

Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply through the Workday online External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers).

Notes

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday Online Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday).

Contact

For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please email [e-mail].