Delaware State Parks Maintenance Housing Technician

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Division of Parks and Recreation within the State of Delaware is seeking a year-round Housing Maintenance role to manage repairs and preventative work for 24 rental units statewide. The position requires six months in trades (plumbing, carpentry, painting, or HVAC) and six months in record keeping, plus a valid driver's license.

Travel is statewide; accommodations and benefits vary by status. Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, inspecting housing units, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Six months experience in performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, or HVAC.
• Six months experience in record keeping.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and upgrades to rental units within the northern region.
• Performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance within intern housing units.
• Assists Housing Administrator with annual housing inspections.
• Assists Housing Administrator with maintaining current lists for tasks to be completed for each unit.
• Acts as liaison between Housing Administrator and contractors to ensure contracted work is completed in a timely manner and meets the Division's standard.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trades experience

Driver's license

Job description

Introduction

The Division of Parks and Recreation operates and maintains 17 state parks and related preserves and greenways throughout Delaware. The state's land protection programs are also administered by the Division. The Division is additionally responsible for providing recreational opportunities and educational and interpretive programs for the public.

Introduction

The Division of Parks and Recreation operates and maintains 17 state parks and related preserves and greenways throughout Delaware. The state's land protection programs are also administered by the Division. The Division is additionally responsible for providing recreational opportunities and educational and interpretive programs for the public.

Click here for more information about Delaware State Parks.

Summary Statement

The Division of Parks & Recreation owns/maintains over 40 tenant houses statewide. This year-round position will be responsible for the tracking and execution of building maintenance for 24 units throughout the northern portion of the state.

Essential Functions

• Performs repairs and upgrades to rental units within the northern region.
• Performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance within intern housing units.
• Assists Housing Administrator with annual housing inspections.
• Assists Housing Administrator with maintaining current lists for tasks to be completed for each unit.
• Acts as liaison between Housing Administrator and contractors to ensure contracted work is completed in a timely manner and meets the Division's standard.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Six months experience in performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, or HVAC.
• Six months experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of estimating cost, time, and materials for projects.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

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

This position will have Statewide responsibilities which requires travel throughout the State. The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants 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.

Criminal 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.

Selection Process

The application and resume 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 resume 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.

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.