Maintenance Specialist

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma, Department of Corrections, Construction & Maintenance unit, seeks a Maintenance Specialist to oversee on-site building, grounds, and equipment upkeep. You will supervise crews and contractors, plan and estimate projects, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations across state facilities.

The role requires extensive experience in building trades, strong leadership, and the ability to travel as needed. This is an on-site position with a non-negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in skilled building trade or maintenance work.
• Three years of supervising employees, inmates, or contractors.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license may be required.
• Ability to travel as needed for job-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs maintenance and renovation projects.
• Supervises staff and/or contracted crews; manages budgets.
• Inspects buildings, equipment, and facilities for code compliance.
• Prepares cost estimates and reports on project progress.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Construction/maintenance knowledge

Budgeting

Report writing

Effective communication

Job description

Maintenance Specialist# State of Oklahoma Careers## Maintenance SpecialistApply: Oklahoma County: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 18, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR67385**Job Posting Title**Maintenance Specialist**Agency**131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS**Supervisory Organization**DOC Construction & Maintenance**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**$53,018.00 - This salary is non-negotiable.**Job Description**# **Location:**DOC Construction and 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.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact