Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician – Killens Pond

Genesis Distribution; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

DNREC/Division of Parks and Recreation – Killens Pond seeks a Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician to oversee grounds and building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing and carpentry work at Killens Pond State Park. The role requires weekend and holiday work and potential weather-related shifts.

Candidates must hold a Delaware Journeyperson or higher Electrician license (or equivalent) and have experience in multiple trades and record keeping.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Delaware Journeyperson or higher Electrician license or equivalent.
• Six months experience in multiple trades (plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC).
• Six months experience in record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and complex maintenance on building structures, fixtures and equipment including HVAC and systems.
• Carry out electrical work and maintain electrical systems and service.
• Repair and renovate facilities, build partitions, shelving and renovate furniture per sketches or plans.
• Refer jobs beyond budget or capability to private contractors when needed.
• Maintain and repair pumps, lifts, and HVAC systems; manage plumbing projects.
• Operate life safety devices, generators, sprinklers and emergency lighting.
• Supervise skilled or semi-skilled staff and provide training as needed.
• Maintain records of work performed, materials used and time spent on tasks.

Skills

Electrical license

Blueprint interpretation

Cost estimating

Record keeping

Driver's license

Education

Delaware Electrician license or higher

Job description

Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician – Killens Pond

Recruitment # 072926-MCCK09-400300

Opening Date

Opening Date 7/31/2026 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date

Closing Date 10/29/2026 11:59:00 PM

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment Open Competitive

Salary Yearly: $46,422.58

Salary Plan

Salary Plan M37

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 10

Shift Hours

Employment Type

Employment Type Actual Vacancy

Employment Term

Employment Term Regular

Agency

Agency DNREC/Division of Parks and Recreation – KPSP

Location(s)

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

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

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• 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
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• 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 experiencein 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.

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.