Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician - Killens Pond

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Felton (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking a Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician for Killens Pond State Park in Delaware. The role covers maintenance of buildings, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related systems, with responsibilities that include equipment operation, snow removal, and waterpark mechanical work.

The position requires weekend/holiday hours and the ability to work in inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Delaware Journeyperson or higher Electrician license required or valid out-of-state license meeting Delaware requirements.
• Six months experience in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Six months experience in record keeping.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
• Ability to estimate costs, time and materials for projects.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repairs on interior and exterior structures, equipment and systems.
• Carry out electrical work and maintain electrical systems.
• Restore and renovate facilities, bridges, and historical buildings; design layouts for efficient space use.
• Oversee private contractors when beyond capacity or budget.
• Operate and maintain HVAC, pumps, compressors and life safety devices.
• Document work, materials used and time spent; keep records orderly.

Skills

Electrical work

Blueprint reading

Record keeping

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Introduction

The centerpiece of Killens Pond State Park, conveniently located in central Delaware, is the 66-acre millpond, which was established in the late 1700s.

Click here for more information about Killens Pond State Park.

Summary Statement

This position will be responsible for all aspects of grounds and building maintenance including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, plastering, welding, trash removal, custodial duties, equipment operation, snow removal, and waterpark mechanical work at Killens Pond State Park. This position requires working on weekends, holidays and often during inclement weather conditions.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS For Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician

• Possession of a Delaware Journeyperson or higher Electrician license OR possession of a Journeyperson or higher Electrician license from another state which meets Delaware license requirements or equivalent requirements as determined by the State Board of Electrical Examiners.


• 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 interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.


• 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 posted date upon filling the vacant position(s).

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.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

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

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.