Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician - Alapocas Run

Introduction

The land that became Alapocas Run State Park was donated to the city of Wilmington in the early 1900s by local industrialist William Bancroft.

Alapocas Run became a state park in 2002.

Summary Statement

This position will complete projects and routine maintenance repair activities at Wilmington / Alapocas Run State Parks.

• This position is responsible for building and grounds maintenance, including but not limited to plumbing; HVAC; electrical diagnostics and repairs;
• carpentry, construction, and painting; small engine equipment operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair; welding and metal work;

landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree work, cleaning of public restrooms and offices as well as other duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will work both with a team and independently, depending on the project and may be responsible for training and supervising of casual / seasonal workers or volunteers.

Essential Functions

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.

Performs preventative, 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.

• Performs electrical work, which includes modifying electrical service and maintaining and repairing electrical systems.
• Performs restoration and renovation on facilities; bridges and / or historical buildings; builds partitions, shelving from sketches, plans or instructions, renovates furniture and equipment and may design layout to ensure most efficient use of space.
• Recommends referral of jobs beyond financial or capability limits to private contractors.
• Maintains and repairs compressor, pumps, hydraulic lifts, treatment and disposal plants and operates and maintains HVAC systems, complex electrical and plumbing projects.
• Operates and maintains life safety devices such as auxiliary generators, sprinkler systems and emergency lighting.
• 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 through established procedures, materials and supplies.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Physical Plant Maintenance / Trades Technician

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

• Possession of a Delaware Journeyperson or higher Electrician license OR possession of a Journeyperson or higher Electrician license from another state which meets Delaware license requirements or equivalent requirements as determined by the State Board of Electrical Examiners.
• Six months experience in performing work in a variety of 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).