Conservation Technician III - Delaware Seashore

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of Delaware Seashore State Park facilities and grounds. Duties include daily janitorial services in campgrounds, bathhouses, restrooms, offices, and other park facilities; grounds maintenance on beaches, trails, and parking lots; and maintenance and repair of park vehicles and equipment. The position may assist with projects, train staff, oversee seasonal employees or volunteers, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The role applies conservation and preservation practices in support of state natural-resource management. Work includes grounds and turf management, planting and caring for trees and other vegetation, pest management, herbicide and fertilizer application, and assessing soil and environmental conditions. The position also performs repairs and maintenance across labor and trades fields, operates marine, land-based, and construction equipment and vehicles, provides information to the public, supports safe use of park grounds and facilities, and maintains activity, inventory, fuel, and service records.

Requirements

Two years of experience in basic grounds and building maintenance practices and the safe use of hand tools and equipment.
Six months of experience performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades work.
Six months of experience as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
Possession of a valid driver's license that is not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of park facilities and grounds.
Perform daily janitorial services in campgrounds, bathhouses, restrooms, offices, and other park facilities.
Maintain beaches, trails, parking lots, lawns, and other grounds.
Maintain and repair park vehicles and equipment.
Apply conservation and preservation practices in support of state natural-resource management, including care of vegetation and turf, pest management, herbicide and fertilizer application, and assessment of soil and environmental conditions.
Perform maintenance and repairs in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, and grounds maintenance.
Assist higher-level personnel with large-scale projects and may assist with other projects.
Operate marine, land-based, and construction equipment and vehicles.
Provide information to the public and respond to inquiries about agency initiatives and programs.
Help ensure the safe use of state-owned, managed, or maintained grounds and facilities.
Complete forms and maintain records and reports on daily activities, tool and equipment inventory, fuel, and service.
May train staff and oversee seasonal employees or volunteers.