Physical Plant Maintenance​/Trades Mechanic

Introduction

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment, and financial resources.

This class is involved in completing basic repairs in multiple trade fields and performing routine preventative maintenance and repair work within various structures and transportation‑related infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, bridges, guardrail and movable bridges. The position must be available to work overtime as needed, during storm events and other emergency events on short notice and in some cases with no advance notice.

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

• Performs routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on equipment, interior and exterior of facility which may include replacing light bulbs, lubricating pumps, cleaning filters, checking fan belts and inspecting gauges and pumps.
• Performs minor and basic repairs in trade areas such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, including installing masonite and tile, repairing door locks, window blinds, tracks and wall boards.
• Assists in machinery and equipment repair.
• Assists in ground keeping activities, snow/ice removal, grass cutting, trash removal.
• Assists technical supervisor in plumbing, building repairs and structural additions; may assist in operation of treatment and disposal plants and basic repairs to other system elements when necessary.
• Operates machinery and vehicles, transports passengers, tools, equipment and materials, and assists in maintaining and servicing equipment.
• May perform highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance.

• Knowledge of operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, hand and power tools used in trade fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Knowledge of performing work in a variety of trade fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• 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. This position requires a valid CDL Class A or B driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving) or the candidate must obtain one within the initial 90‑day probationary period.

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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.