Conservation Technician IV - Indian River Marina

Introduction

Anglers may try their luck along the banks of the Indian River Inlet or on the ocean beaches, and head boats and charter boats launch out of the full-service Indian River Marina, offering wet slips, fuel docks, boat storage, supplies and more.

Visit the Indian River Marina for more information about the Marina.

If you enjoy working by the water and being part of a hands‑on team, Indian River Marina is looking for a reliable, safety-focused crew member to help keep our operations running smoothly. This role involves operating and maintaining the travel lift, forklifts, and other marine vessels; inspecting and fueling equipment; maintaining landscaped areas and grounds; preparing and managing the boat washing area and power washing equipment;

offloading deliveries; and supporting general marina operations. It’s a great opportunity to work outdoors, take pride in your work, and contribute to a well‑run marina.

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.

• Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of the state's natural resources which includes such activities as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns and crops to include turf/grounds management, pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions.
• Performs maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance and assists higher level personnel on large scale projects.
• Operates marine, land-based and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment/vehicles.
• Provides information to the public as requested or responds to inquiries regarding agency initiatives/programs.
• Ensures the safe usage of state owned, managed, and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public.
• Completes standard forms/applications; maintains records and reports detailing daily activity, tool and equipment inventory, fuel and service logs and related activities.

• Three years experience in operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and groundskeeping equipment and hand tools.
• Six months experience in performing a variety of grounds keeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

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.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement…