Senior Physical Plant Trades Mechanic

State-of-Delawar; Farnhurst (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Delaware DHSS is seeking a Casual/Seasonal C/S Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III to support facility operations and maintenance across state buildings. The role covers HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and related systems, with a focus on preventive and restoration work.

Ideal candidates have at least six months of experience in trades, basic record-keeping, and a valid driver’s license. Pre-employment drug testing and a background check are required; position is on-site in Kent or

Qualifications

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

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.
• Renovates facilities and may design layouts to optimize space usage.
• Maintains and repairs compressor, pumps, hydraulic lifts, treatment and disposal plants and HVAC systems.
• Operates life safety devices such as sprinkler systems.
• May oversee the work of skilled or semi‑skilled maintenance personnel.
• Maintains records of work performed, materials used and time spent on assignments.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driver's License

Record keeping

Blueprint reading

Job description

State of Delaware DHSS is seeking a Casual/Seasonal C/S Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III to support facility operations and maintenance across state buildings. The role covers HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and related systems, with a focus on preventive and restoration work.

Ideal candidates have at least six months of experience in trades, basic record-keeping, and a valid driver’s license. Pre-employment drug testing and a background check are required; position is on-site in Kent or