Senior Physical Plant Maintenance & Trades Technician

DelDOT; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking a skilled Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on building structures, HVAC systems, and related equipment. The role includes restoration tasks, equipment inspection, and ensuring safety and efficiency of facility operations.

The incumbent may supervise or assist other maintenance staff, maintain detailed work logs, and coordinate with contractors when needed. A valid driver’s license and multi-trade experience are required.

Qualifications

• Six months experience operating and maintaining a variety of equipment and tools used in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Six months experience performing work in multiple trades fields (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).

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive 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.
• Maintains and repairs HVAC systems, pumps, and plumbing projects; operates life safety devices like sprinkler systems.
• Oversees work of maintenance laborers or trainees in specific assignments or training contexts.
• Maintains records of work performed, materials used and time spent on assignments; may procure materials via established procedures.
• Performs highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance when required.

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

Estimating costs/time/materials

Driver's license

Record keeping

General trades experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

DelDOT is seeking a skilled Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on building structures, HVAC systems, and related equipment. The role includes restoration tasks, equipment inspection, and ensuring safety and efficiency of facility operations.

The incumbent may supervise or assist other maintenance staff, maintain detailed work logs, and coordinate with contractors when needed. A valid driver’s license and multi-trade experience are required.