Casual Maintenance (Custodial)

Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA); New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 2,204,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware River and Bay Authority in New Castle, DE seeks a Casual Maintenance (Custodial) to perform routine custodial tasks in indoor/outdoor environments. The role operates Mon-Fri, 6:00am-11:00am, with no guaranteed minimum hours and possible weekend shifts.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read work orders, basic tool use, and excellent customer service. A background check, pre-employment physical, and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders and communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand Authority policies and safety practices.
• Gain basic competence in required equipment and assigned work.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine custodial maintenance tasks per requests.
• Helps complete work plans to meet deadlines.
• Assists in custodial and landscaping/grounds keeping duties as assigned.
• Provides high level of customer service to customers.

Skills

Read work orders

Oral and written communication

Safety practices

Customer service

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CASUAL MAINTENANCE (Custodial)

Location: New Castle, DE (Buildings)

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Opening Date: August 3, 2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a casual maintenance custodial position. Most job responsibilities require little or no previous skills. This position is required to operate basic hand tools and light equipment. This position is also required to work safely and efficiently in accordance with instructions, general operating practices, and procedures. Work is focused on immediate unit with limited awareness of related areas. Work schedules can be modified to fit the departmental needs which may require the employee to work shift work and/or weekends. The current work schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:00am-11:00am. Work is performed indoors/outdoors and can be in any weather condition. This casual position is part-time and there are no guaranteed minimum number of hours, nor are there any guaranteed assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine maintenance duties based on specific requests
• Helps complete work plans according to deadline
• Completes or assists in completion of tasks such as:
  • Custodial maintenance
  • Other duties as assigned
• Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read work orders; effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand relevant Authority policies and procedures and safety techniques
• Within a reasonable time period, gains basic competence in all required equipment and in assigned work
• Basic competence in all required equipment and in assigned work
• Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS

• Custodial/General Building Maintenance
• Landscaping and Grounds Keeping

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Valid driver's license

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
• Previous experience in custodial and/or landscaping/grounds keeping

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to a background investigation
• Subject to a pre-employment physical
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing
• Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay