Construction/Maintenance Technician III, II, I
 
Join a team that CARES!  
Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.  Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.  We take that very seriously – because we care!  
 
About us:    
Come grow with us!  The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) located in Vinita, OK is a 24 hour/365 day secure inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma.  Currently, OFC has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.  OFC is expanding with construction scheduled to be completed in June 2025 adding an additional 84 beds.  When completed, OFC will have a total of 352 beds to house consumers. 
 
About the Position:  
Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Maintenance department is hiring for a Construction/Maintenance Technician that would be responsible for preventative maintenance, repair, or upkeep of buildings and grounds. This level performs general maintenance and repair work as well as some specialized skill work in the building trades. The ideal candidate has at least some exposure to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and/or HVAC work, and is a self-starter - driven and accountable.

Job Type/Salary:   

• Open/Close dates: 8/7/2025-until filled

• Full-time  

• Hourly rate: Level III-$18.50, Level II-$16.58, Level I-$15.14

• Shift differential when applicable 

• Primary Working Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, Some on call may be required

• FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt  

• Primary Work Location/Department:  Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita Ok/Maintenance

• Vacancies: 1

 
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:  

•  Level III-  Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of five years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

• Level I- Education and Experience 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.

Special Requirements:  

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.  

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.  

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 80 pounds, 25 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 40 pounds and able to lift and hold overhead up to 40 pounds. 

 
Great Reasons to Work with Us:  
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:  

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums  

• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations  

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care  

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs  

• 11 paid holidays  

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave 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  

 
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.  
 
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer  
 

 

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