Physical Plant Maintenance Supervisor – KPSP

Opening Date

Opening Date 10/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/1/2025 11:59:00 PM

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment Open Competitive

Salary Yearly: $54,830.96

Salary Plan

Salary Plan M37

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 12

Shift Hours

Shift Hours 7:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m.

Employment Type

Employment Type

Actual Vacancy

Employment Term

Employment Term Regular

Agency

Agency DNREC/Division of Parks and Recreation - KPSP

Location(s)

The centerpiece of Killens Pond State Park, conveniently located in central Delaware, is the 66-acre millpond, which was established in the late 1700s.

This position is responsible for supervising all the maintenance staff at Killens Pond State Park, as well as managing the park’s day-to-day maintenance operations. This includes directly overseeing the buildings, grounds, physical facilities, waterpark, and campground operations. This position will work closely with the park’s Friends groups, volunteers, concessionaires, contractors, and the Maintenance Superintendent for Delaware State Parks.

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.

• Supervision is exercised over two or more merit full-time positions working in a variety of mechanical/trades fields per the Merit Rules. The elements of supervision include planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching, training, recommending hire/fire and discipline.
• Designs sketches and prints of remodeling that needs to be done and inspects the work.
• Coordinates and works with contractors, architects and others on large construction projects.
• Assists in projecting budget for maintenance operations and report preparation.
• Oversees the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, pumps, water and other treatment installations.
• May supervise grounds maintenance or custodial workers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Physical Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Three years experience in operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, hand and power tools used in trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Three years experience in performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Six months experience in interpreting safety and building codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in estimating cost, time and materials for projects.
• Six months experience in interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Knowledge of planning, directing and implementing maintenance and preventative maintenance programs involving all aspects of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before (12/1/2025) 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…