Maintenance Tech/Building

Tulsa Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tulsa Health Department is seeking capable individuals to help maintain facilities in Tulsa County. The role covers painting, carpentry, repairs, and related tasks, including furniture movement and housekeeping assistance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years in relevant trades, with a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and strong safety awareness. This position supports public health operations, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of janitorial, painting, machinery repair, or building trades experience required.
• Knowledge of safety procedures when using tools and handling hazardous substances.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, carpentry, and building repairs as needed.
• Prepare surfaces for finishing and repair cracks/holes.
• Move equipment and furniture; assist with grounds-keeping and housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with snow and ice removal and standard maintenance activities.
• Follow safety procedures and operate tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Safety procedures

Reading & following instructions

Math skills

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tulsa Health Department is actively seeking dedicated individuals passionate about making a positive impact on their community. Join us in improving the health and overall well-being of every resident in Tulsa County.

POSITION SUMMARY

Primarily responsible for building maintenance and repairs, carpentry, painting, laying tile, furniture moving, and assisting with grounds-keeping and housekeeping tasks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs painting, carpentry, and building repairs as needed. Prepares new and old surfaces for finishing by use of sandpaper, burners, scrapers, brushes, and sanding machines; putties, plasters, caulks, or fills; repairs cracks and holes; and applies finish by brush, roller, or spray gun. Maintains and repairs various types of buildings, sheds, scaffolds, forms, frames, fences, and other structures; alters, repairs, and maintains doors, floors, partitions, stairways, windows, screens, and miscellaneous wooden fixtures; fits and glazes glass in windows and doors; maintains various types of roofs; and operates various equipment in the carpentry shop. Moves equipment and furniture as requested. Changes lighting and air conditioning filters. Installs, maintains, and repairs valves, faucets, traps, sinks, and wash bowls, and water, sewage, air, steam, and gas lines; bends, cuts, reams, and threads pipe using stocks and dies, threaders, and power saws; cleans and maintains various hand and power tools and equipment; replaces light bulbs; and utilizes standard and specialized electrical test apparatus such as voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters. Assists with sweeping, mopping, waxing, and vacuuming duties on building floors; and scrubbing, washing, dusting, and polishing woodwork. Assists in snow and ice removal. Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTONS - NON-ESSENTIAL

Operates trucks, forklifts, and other vehicles in the performance of assigned duties, and performs minor maintenance on vehicles. Mows grass, maintains shrubbery, and performs landscaping maintenance as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Two or more years of experience in janitorial work, painting, machinery repair, or one or more of the building trades required.
• Knowledge and Skills: Must possess considerable knowledge of all facets of building maintenance and repair including knowledge of safety procedures in using tools, and in working with potentially hazardous substances and electrical systems.
• Knowledge and Skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Knowledge and Skills: Able to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions, write identifying information, and request supplies verbally or in writing.
• Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of what constitutes hazardous chemical and biological materials/wastes, and safety procedures in handling such materials.
• Licenses: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal contact with all personnel regarding maintenance requests. Occasional external contact with contractors or vendors to give instructions or to obtain information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY

• Direct Supervision – None.
• Indirect Supervision – None.
• Budget/Money/Material – Responsible for assigned equipment.
• Reports to – Manager, Facilities Management.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL EFFORT

Heavy lifting and moving furniture, boxes, and tools. Motor skills are required to use tools and repair equipment. Must be able to solve practical problems involving a variety of variables with limited standardization. Must be able to define the nature of an equipment/structural problem based on limited information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to printing chemical vapors, noise, dust, and hazardous materials, and exposure to undesirable weather conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must maintain TCCHD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations. Must be willing and able to perform job-related travel.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

Benefits: We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, and paid time off. Part‑time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis. See below for more details or visit our benefit page Benefits | Tulsa Health Department (tulsa‑health.org): Competitive Salary Paid Holidays (typically 13 days per calendar year + 2 floating holidays) Paid Time Off (PTO) 20 hours per month Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) Retirement Pension Fund with a 5‑year vesting period. (THD contributes 15.2% while the employee contributes 3.5% of monthly salary) Investment Benefits (e.g., 401A Employer/Employee Matching Fund (max. $150 per month), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan). Extended Sick Leave (ESL) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Care Plan including Cancer* Accident Plan Hospitalization Plan Supplemental and Whole Life Plans Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans Public Service Loan Forgiveness Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) - employer contributes 1% of the employee’s salary per year and unused employee sick leave is transferred to PEHP account upon retirement Employee Assistance Program Working 4 Balance - Workplace Wellness Program Promotional Opportunities Flex Plan Tulsa Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union THD employment qualifies for nursing education loan repayment through the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program.

The Tulsa Health Department’s mission is to protect and support Tulsa County communities in pursuit of their health goals with a vision that all communities will meet those goals. Choosing a career in public health is a way to make lives better for your community, your neighbor, your family and yourself while also receiving ongoing education opportunities and excellent benefits.