DPS - IOD - Maintenance Specialist

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly complex (senior-level) building maintenance and construction work. Work involves building repair, renovation, restoration, and alteration in semi-skilled and skilled work in various trades in the agency’s headquarters complex and remote facilities including but not limited to installing various room finishes, walls, paneling, doors, windows, utility systems, stationary or motorized equipment and/or repairing those items due to wear or damage.

May oversee the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Crosswalk/.pdf Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

• Coordinate and/or perform semi-skilled work to maintain or repair building and/or stationary equipment including but not limited to plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, pouring and finishing concrete, paneling, installing various building structures, locks, acoustical ceilings, drywall, paneling, miscellaneous maintenance work, installing cove base, electrical wiring/rough outs and fixtures, etc.
• Requisition materials and equipment at various locations for maintenance repairs and/or construction projects.
• Assist with moving furniture, boxes, by carrying the items or using pallet jacks, dollies, etc.
• Install and repair extensive sprinkler systems.
• Read moderately complex drawings, sketches, and blueprints to determine details of assigned tasks, perform material take-offs, order materials and supplies, and plan/schedule task sequences and time allotments.
• Inspect existing structures to determine and follow best methods and sequences to accomplish work orders or daily schedules of work on assigned tasks and notifies management of any noted building issues.
• Perform as crew leader for multiple-employee tasks.
• Complete appropriate documents, work orders, reports to include but not limited to documenting length of time spent on each job, materials used, and describing work completed.
• May work hours beyond and other than normal work hours including holidays and weekends as needed. May work other than normal hours to accomplish special projects or respond to off‑hours maintenance emergencies as needed.
• May perform workshop operations to fabricate specialized items needed for project work to refinish furniture, doors, paneling, cabinets, etc.
• May serve as a liaison between contractors/vendors and assigned project managers.
• May perform minor equipment repair.
• May mix and spread pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides outdoors under close supervision of a license applicator.
• May operate various gas and diesel powered equipment to mow grass, cut limbs, trim grass and shrubs, and remove cuttings and trash.
• May travel to remote agency facilities to accomplish repair, renovation, or restoration tasks as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education – High School Diploma/equivalent.

Experience – Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing building trades work on commercial or residential projects and attainment of competent skills in at least one (1) skills area (frame or finish carpentry, plumbing, sanitation, painting, etc.) preferred.

Substitution

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Technical school training in a skilled construction trade (as listed…