Conservation Technician IV - Indian River Marina

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Conservation Technician IV at Indian River Marina is a hands-on, safety-focused role supporting marina operations. Duties include 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 assisting with general marina operations.

The position applies conservation and preservation practices in managing natural resources, performs grounds and building maintenance and repairs, operates and maintains marine, land-based, and construction equipment and vehicles, responds to public inquiries, and helps ensure the safe use of state-managed grounds and facilities. The role also involves completing forms and maintaining records and reports on daily activities, inventories, fuel, and equipment servicing.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in basic grounds and building maintenance practices and the safe use of hand tools and equipment.
• One year of experience performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building-maintenance trades work.
• One year of experience performing 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

• Operate and maintain the travel lift, forklifts, marine vessels, and other equipment.
• Inspect and fuel equipment.
• Maintain landscaped areas, lawns, and marina grounds.
• Prepare and manage the boat-washing area and power-washing equipment.
• Offload deliveries and support general marina operations.
• Apply conservation and preservation practices, including grounds management, pest management, and herbicide or fertilizer application.
• Perform maintenance and repairs in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, and grounds maintenance.
• Maintain and repair 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 standard forms and maintain records and reports on daily activities, equipment and tool inventories, fuel, and servicing.
• Oversee the work of others as a lead worker.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed