J.D. McCarty Center is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Norman, OK. Our facility serves children who have developmental disabilities and the atmosphere is kid friendly. The qualities we are looking for is someone who is dedicated to ensure the physical environments are in excellent condition for the patients we serve. This person must be flexible when tasks are assigned and adjustments must be made in order to lessen the disruption of our patients' schedules and routines.   

The Maintenance Technician responsibilities involve preventative maintenance for the building, grounds, and equipment for the main facility, 6 residential hospital units, school/gym facility, and camp buildings which are located on an 80-acre campus.

Starting Entry Level Salary: $17.31/HR

Other primary responsibilities are: 

• Assist in the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and all other systems at an apprentice level.
• Complete preventative maintenance on all vehicles including buses and golf carts.
• Assist in the construction or renovation of buildings.
• Assists the Construction Maintenance Administrator in the maintenance and upkeep of the generators.
• Maintains shop area by keeping area free from debris and ensuring work station is organized. 
• Assist in the safety inspection of tools and equipment used for day to day tasks. 

Requirements: 

• 2 years of experience in skilled building trade or maintenance work involving the construction, maintenance, alteration and/or repair of buildings, grounds, and utilities.
• Must have a general knowledge base on the use of power tools, tractors, lawn equipment, fixtures, materials.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Provide 2 professional work related references.
• Provide your immunization record.
• Pass drug screening.

Basic knowledge of building trades or maintenance involving the construction, institutional HVAC systems or refrigeration systems is preferred.

Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  This position will be required to adjust work hours to accommodate any hospital emergencies. This position will be required to take call according to the supervisor's assignment schedule.

About J.D. McCarty Center:

J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patient are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing and therapeutic services. Our 80-acres campus includes a on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
• Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life
• Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs
• Flexible Spending plans available
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program a confidential resource regarding personal and family concerns  

Employees can also take advantage of other opportunities such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions, on-site gym.

We are a tobacco and vape free facility.