Physical Plant Maintenance​/Trades Mechanic III

Introduction

DOT – Motor Vehicles

The mission of the Division of Motor Vehicles is to provide excellence in transportation by delivering courteous and efficient service to the public while protecting Delaware residents by ensuring the validity of licensed drivers and maintaining safe, non‑polluting vehicles on Delaware roadways. The division also provides a safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive Toll network offering convenient, cost‑effective options for processing all vehicular traffic.

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In this position the incumbent will serve as the Physical Plant Mechanic III, assisting with on‑going incidental and preventative maintenance and repairs during routine duties, delivering supplies to all DMVs statewide, inspecting facilities, reporting any issues, and providing support to the Division for daily operation. The incumbent will use computerized systems to place supply orders, work with vendors regarding repairs and quotes, maintain the warehouse, and perform other duties assigned within their scope of work.

• Performs preventative routine and complex maintenance repairs on interior and exterior building structures, fixtures and appurtenances, bridges, heavy‑duty structural and mechanical equipment, HVAC and other systems.
• Performs restoration and renovation on facilities, bridges and/or historical buildings; builds partitions and shelving from sketches or plans, renovates furniture and equipment, and may design layouts to ensure the most efficient use of space.
• Recommends referral of jobs beyond financial or capability limits to private contractors.
• Maintains and repairs compressors, pumps, hydraulic lifts, treatment and disposal plants, and operates and maintains HVAC systems and complex plumbing projects.
• Operates and maintains life‑safety devices such as sprinkler systems.
• 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 materials and supplies through established procedures.
• May perform highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance.

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. DelDOT does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

Pre‑employment drug testing is required as part of the hiring process.

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 a conditional offer of hire.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

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.

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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, including dates of employment,…