Maintenance Technician
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DescriptionThe Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children's Justice Center operates as a department of the Canadian County government, providing services and programs for children and families. Included are offices for the Juvenile Bureau, Detention Center, Behavioral Health, CHBS, Alternative School as well as the local agency of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. This comprehensive center also contains a courtroom for juvenile related hearing and trials, a Court Clerk Office, District Attorney's Office, interview rooms, and visitor spaces.Description of essential duties and responsibilities:Responsible for maintaining the entire Center physical facilityConducts periodic checks of all mechanical equipment and systems to ensure that they are operating and properly maintainedDevelops a maintenance schedule for the entire facility and ensures that it is carried outAbility to carry out operations safely and efficiently.Will evaluate any maintenance problem and determine his/her ability to complete the needed repairs and will make recommendations to the Director of Operations for calling outside repair servicesIf outside repair services are called in, the maintenance tech will supervise them the entire time they are on Center property; if they are in secure areas of the Center, the maintenance technician will stay with the outside repair service providers the entire time or will request that a detention staff member stay with the provider the entire timeWill develop technical skills in areas that are prevalent needs in the CenterWill oversee the maintenance of security systems, locks, heating/air systems, cameras, plumbing, vehicles, yard tools, electrical and hand tools, telephones, etc.Will keep a running inventory of all tools and maintenance suppliesWill create and maintain a maintenance request work order system to ensure that maintenance problems are being handled in a timely mannerWill come to work timely on a regular full-time basisWill perform other duties as assignedQualifications for position: Must be at least 21 years of age Have a high school diploma or equivalent Must pass background, drug, and alcohol screeningSupervisory relationships:This position reports directly to the Director of OperationsRequirementsSkills and knowledge required:Should have a general knowledge of heating/air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems and how to repair and maintain them. While not required, knowledge of auto mechanical systems, wood-working, telephone systems, locking mechanisms, intercom systems, camera systems and other security systems is desirable. Must be willing to seek training in areas of need for the Center. Must be physically able to restrain a juvenile should it become necessary and receive appropriate Handle with Care training.Prior experience required:Must have some building maintenance experiencePersonal qualities:Must be able to interact with peers and Center clients in a professional manner.Amount of travel and other special conditions or requirements:Some travel may be required in carrying out duties and in attending training.Work Schedule:Required 40 hour work week; will work a flexible 40 hour work schedule that will allow them to be on call as an essential employee to handle emergency problems; will report to work when needed to ensure security of the facility or to prevent damage to the facility