Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III - Delaware Seashore

Introduction

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Summary Statement

This position is responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds at one of Delaware’s busiest beach locations. The role requires advanced-level experience across multiple trades, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general carpentry. Responsibilities include maintaining multiple bathhouses, surf-fishing air stations, two campgrounds, and performing preventative maintenance on park structures.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n Performs preventative routine and complex maintenance repairs on interior and exterior building structures, fixtures and appurtenances; bridges; heavy duty structural and mechanical equipment or HVAC and other systems.\r\n Performs restoration and renovation on facilities; bridges and/or historical buildings; builds partitions, shelving from sketches, plans or instructions, renovates furniture and equipment and may design layout to ensure most efficient use of space.\r\n Recommends referral of jobs beyond financial or capability limits to private contractors.\r\n Maintains and repairs compressor, pumps, hydraulic lifts, treatment and disposal plants and operates and maintains HVAC systems and complex plumbing projects.\r\n Operates and maintains life safety devices such as sprinkler systems.�\r\n May oversee the work of skilled, semi-skilled maintenance, and laboring personnel in performing specific assignments or in a training situation.\r\n Maintains records of work performed, materials used and time spent on assignments and may secure through established procedures, materials and supplies.\r\n May perform highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance.\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n Six months experience in operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, hand and power tools used in trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.\r\n Six months experience in performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.\r\n Six months experience in record keeping.�\r\n Knowledge of interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.\r\n Knowledge of estimating cost, time and materials for projects.\r\n Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.\r\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.\r\nCriminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. \r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. \r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. \r\n