Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III

DelDOT; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III to ensure the efficient operation of facilities. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, HVAC repairs, and restoration activities across various trades. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with plumbing, carpentry, and painting, along with a solid understanding of blueprints and cost estimation. This position offers a chance to contribute to the upkeep of vital infrastructure while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about maintaining and improving physical structures, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and painting is essential.
• Knowledge of blueprints and cost estimation is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex maintenance on building structures and systems.
• Oversee maintenance personnel and maintain records of work performed.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Record keeping

Blueprint interpretation

Cost estimation

Operating hand and power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Summary Statement

A class incumbent performs at the advanced level and carries out preventative maintenance, HVAC maintenance and repair, and/or restoration activities in one or more of the traditional trades fields on structures, systems and equipment to help ensure efficient operation of a physical plant.

Essential Functions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Recommends referral of jobs beyond financial or capability limits to private contractors.
4. Maintains and repairs compressor, pumps, hydraulic lifts, treatment and disposal plants and operates and maintains HVAC systems and complex plumbing projects.
5. Operates and maintains life safety devices such as sprinkler systems.
6. May oversee the work of skilled, semi-skilled maintenance, and laboring personnel in performing specific assignments or in a training situation.
7. Maintains records of work performed, materials used and time spent on assignments and may secure through established procedures, materials and supplies.
8. May perform highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, hand and power tools used in trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
2. Six months experience in performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
3. Six months experience in record keeping.
4. Knowledge of interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
5. Knowledge of estimating cost, time and materials for projects.
6. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

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.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

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.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire 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 supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. 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.