Conservation Technician Lead - Parks & Grounds

DelDOT; Delaware; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Seashore State Park seeks a Conservation Technician III to maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of park facilities and grounds.

You will perform daily janitorial tasks across campgrounds, bathhouses, and offices, conduct grounds maintenance on beaches and trails, and assist with vehicle and equipment repairs. The role may involve supervising seasonal staff, training, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in basic grounds and building maintenance and safe use of hand tools.
• Six months experience in groundskeeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work.
• Six months' experience performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Performs daily janitorial services in campgrounds, bathhouses, restrooms, offices, and other park facilities.
• Maintains grounds on beaches, trails, and parking lots; maintains and repairs a variety of equipment/vehicles.
• Operates marine, land-based and construction equipment and 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.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Carpentry

Public information and safety

Tools

Hand tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Delaware Seashore State Park seeks a Conservation Technician III to maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of park facilities and grounds.

You will perform daily janitorial tasks across campgrounds, bathhouses, and offices, conduct grounds maintenance on beaches and trails, and assist with vehicle and equipment repairs. The role may involve supervising seasonal staff, training, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.