Maintenance Tech​/Building

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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.

Starting at $18.67 Hourly

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.

Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Able to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions, write identifying information,and request supplies verbally or in writing.

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…