Facilities Trades Technician: Electrical, Plumbing & More

State-of-Delawar; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking a Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician to manage grounds and buildings at Delaware Seashore State Park. You will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and related systems, performing repairs and preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires weekend and holiday work, possible weather exposure, and a willingness to coordinate with contractors when needed.

Qualifications

• Delaware Journeyperson Electrician license or equivalent.
• Six months experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Six months experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
• Knowledge of estimating cost, time and materials for projects.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs electrical work, which includes modifying electrical service and maintaining and repairing electrical systems.
• 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.
• Recommends referral of jobs beyond financial or capability limits to private contractors.
• Maintains and repairs compressor, pumps, hydraulic lifts, treatment and disposal plants and operates and maintains HVAC systems, complex electrical and plumbing projects.
• Operates and maintains life safety devices such as auxiliary generators, sprinkler systems and emergency lighting.
• May oversee the work of skilled, semi-skilled maintenance, and laboring personnel in performing specific assignments or in a training situation.
• Maintains records of work performed, materials used and time spent on assignments and may secure through established procedures, materials and supplies.

Skills

Electrician license

Trades experience

Blueprint reading

Estimating costs

Driver's license

Maintenance skills

Job description

The State of Delaware is seeking a Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician to manage grounds and buildings at Delaware Seashore State Park. You will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and related systems, performing repairs and preventative maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires weekend and holiday work, possible weather exposure, and a willingness to coordinate with contractors when needed.