Maintenance & Trades Mechanic II: Bridges & Facilities

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware seeks a Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic II to repair and maintain a range of facilities and equipment in the Wilmington area. The role supports the Maintenance & Operations division, focusing on building, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and related tasks to keep the state’s infrastructure in good repair.

Candidates will work overtime, including during storms and emergencies, and may be assigned to drawbridge-related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months experience operating and maintaining equipment and tools used in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Six months experience performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Knowledge of interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
• Knowledge of record keeping.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• CDL Class A or B license may be required during the initial probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Renovates equipment, builds partitions, furniture and structures to extend usage and/or meet specific needs.
• Performs maintenance in one or more trade fields including plumbing, carpentry, painting and assists in complex or large-scale projects.
• Inspects facilities, makes basic repairs to systems, structures and equipment and is engaged in preventative maintenance program.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs HVAC operation, water supply, pumps, wells, sanitary systems, compressors, treatment and disposal plants.
• May perform maintenance and preventative maintenance of vehicles and operate heavy equipment.
• Maintains records of materials, jobs, and other pertinent information.
• May perform highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Trades experience

Blueprint interpretation

Record keeping

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

The State of Delaware seeks a Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic II to repair and maintain a range of facilities and equipment in the Wilmington area. The role supports the Maintenance & Operations division, focusing on building, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and related tasks to keep the state’s infrastructure in good repair.

Candidates will work overtime, including during storms and emergencies, and may be assigned to drawbridge-related duties as needed.