Construction/Maintenance Technician II

Position located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf-Sulphur

Essential Functions:  This position is responsible for performing carpentry work.  Duties include erecting and maintaining scaffolds, sheds, forms, frames, fences and other structures; altering and repairing doors, floors, partitions, stairways, window screens and other fixtures; replacing light bulbs; maintaining generators and motors; as well as making minor repairs to various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.  Additional duties include installing and maintaining locks and other security devices; constructing, maintaining and repairing concrete and other foundations; building retaining walls, walkways, fireplaces, chimneys, stairways and other similar projects.  In addition, the position may perform occasional security duties. Candidates that are proficient in American Sign Language are preferred.   Probationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required.

Education and Experience Requirements:  Level I - requirements at this level consist of two years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   Level II - requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level I plus two additional years of qualifying experience. 

Method of Application:  ALL SOURCES – Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Personnel Management OKCAREERS on-line applicant system (www.ok.gov/opm/).  Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights; Submit one (1) complete set of all of the following application materials:  A cover letter that contains the Job Announcement Number, Job Title and Job Code of the position for which you are applying, a telephone number where you can be reached during office hours, your home mailing address, your e-mail address, your current classification and job code and a completed Office of Personnel Management Personal Data Summary Sheet (OPM-4B).  DRS’ requires applicants to provide copies of performance evaluations at the interview process.  

Send OPM 4B and Cover letter to: 
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Attn:  Human Resources Unit
3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Fax: (405) 951-3543

If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527.                  

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to the construction, maintenance, repair or upkeep of buildings, grounds or other state property, requiring no license.  This may include assisting in the construction or renovation of buildings, general maintenance and upkeep of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and other systems, minor repairs to machinery or other equipment, and general maintenance of grounds or lawns.

This job family consists of three levels which are distinguished based on the complexity of work assignments, the expertise required to perform assigned duties, and the responsibility assigned for providing supervision to others. 
 
Level II:                                  
This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing specialized skilled work in one of the building trades as well as performing general maintenance and repair work or other related duties or assisting in the completion of other work involving the construction or renovation of buildings or other structures.  Positions that are assigned responsibility for the supervision of various projects or activities and other employees or other personnel and the completion of assigned projects as a crew leader or team leader may also be included in this level.

This job family consists of three levels which are distinguished based on the complexity of work assignments, the expertise required to perform assigned duties, and the responsibility assigned for providing supervision to others.

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.