Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

2d

About The Position

Summary Statement Step into a role where your expertise truly matters. As a Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III, you’re not just tightening bolts or fixing leaks — you’re the backbone of an operation that depends on reliable, high performing facilities. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the satisfaction of keeping complex systems running at their best. You’ll take on a dynamic mix of hands on work, technical diagnostics, and project coordination. One moment you may be troubleshooting advanced HVAC systems; the next, you’re tackling plumbing, carpentry, or structural maintenance. Every day brings something different, and your decisions directly impact the safety, comfort, and functionality of the entire environment. 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 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 and complex plumbing projects. Operates and maintains life safety devices such as sprinkler systems. 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. May perform highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance.

Requirements

• JOB REQUIREMENTS for Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Six months experience in operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, hand and power tools used in trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and complex plumbing projects.
• Operates and maintains life safety devices such as sprinkler systems.
• 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.
• May perform highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees