Position Overview: We are currently seeking a strong and skilled Construction/Maintenance Administrator to join our team. The Construction/Maintenance Administrator plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and directing activities related to the construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of state-owned buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment. This position involves managing and supervising construction/maintenance technicians and licensed trades specialists to ensure the efficient execution of both new construction/renovation projects and the upkeep of existing state properties. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct inspections of buildings, premises, and equipment for maintenance, construction, or renovation needs. 
• Provide cost estimates for labor and materials and evaluates bids on projects. 
• Inspect ongoing and completed work for code compliance. 
• Manage supervisory staff and oversee their activities and review timesheets. 
• Develop and implement budgets for construction and maintenance projects. 
• Establish policies, procedures, ensuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. 
• Prepare routine and special reports on project progress. 
• Prepare specifications for standard and specialized equipment, supplies, and vehicles. 
• Review plans and construction documents for accuracy. 
• Complete reports on equipment operations, installation, maintenance work, and materials used. 

 Job Type/Salary:  

• Annual Salary: $41,500.00 plus and benefits allowance!
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Five years of experience in skilled building trade or maintenance work involving the construction, maintenance, alteration, and/or repair of buildings, grounds and utilities 
• Two years of supervising employees, inmates, or contractors in one of the fields listed above; OR 
• An equivalent combination of educations and experience, substituting one years of college or technical school training in the building or construction trades for each year of the required non-supervisor experience.

Special Requirements:

• Willingness to travel for job-related purposes
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Benefits: Joining ODMHSAS comes with great benefits package, including:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums
• Variety of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions
• Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health/fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services they provide include special groups and programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, seniors and older adults, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

Values: Are you ready to be a part of a team that truly CARES? Join us at the ODMHSAS, where our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I.C.A.R.E.) shape our mission to promote healthy communities and provide top-notch care for the well-being of all Oklahomans. Are you ready to be a part of a team that truly CARES? Join us at the ODMHSAS, where our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I.C.A.R.E.) shape our mission to promote healthy communities and provide top-notch care for the well-being of all Oklahomans.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-Placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.