C/S Conservation Technician I

JobAps; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking a Conservation Technician I for the Stockley Center Patriots Office to protect Delaware’s communities by maintaining grounds, performing turf management, planting, pest control, and environmental stewardship. You will support repairs, equipment maintenance, and safe public spaces on state properties.

The role is a casual/seasonal, non-pension eligible position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; E-Verify is used.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work.

Responsibilities

• Applies conservation and preservation principles in managing the state's natural resources and grounds.
• Performs maintenance and repairs in plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, and grounds maintenance.
• Operates marine, land-based and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains and repairs equipment/vehicles and manages inventory/logs.

Skills

Groundskeeping equipment operation

Maintenance trades knowledge

Tools

Groundskeeping tools

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

Help protect the places, resources, and facilities that serve Delaware communities. As a Conservation Technician I at the Stockley Center Patriots Office, you’ll play a vital role in caring for state-managed grounds and natural resources through landscaping, turf management, planting, pest control, and environmental stewardship. Your hands-on skills will support repairs, construction, equipment maintenance, and safe public spaces. Join a team where your work makes a lasting, visible difference—every day.

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.

• Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of the state's natural resources which includes such activities as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns and crops to include turf/grounds management, pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions.
• Performs maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance and assists higher level personnel on large scale projects.
• Operates marine, land-based and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment/vehicles.
• Provides information to the public as requested or responds to inquiries regarding agency initiatives/programs.
• Ensures the safe usage of state owned, managed, and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public.
• Completes standard forms/applications; maintains records and reports detailing daily activity, tool and equipment inventory, fuel and service logs and related activities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Conservation Technician I Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Department of Health and Social Services:

• Knowledge of operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All 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.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail]. The 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.