Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic II

The Office of Management and Budget is seeking a dynamic individual to primarily work as the agency's lead painter while also utilizing experience with hand and power tools. This individual will be responsible for applying paint, stain and coatings to various surfaces and structures, including walls, ceilings, indoor trim, bridges, and buildings. The position will also be responsible for ongoing and short-term projects to help ensure efficient operations of physical plant facilities; bridges and/or upkeep and restoration of historical buildings.

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.

• Renovates equipment, builds partitions, furniture and structures to extend usage and/or meet specific needs.  
• Performs maintenance in one or more trade fields including plumbing, carpentry, painting and assists in complex or large-scale projects.  
• Inspects facilities, makes basic repairs to systems, structures and equipment and is engaged in preventative maintenance program.  
• Inspects, maintains and repairs HVAC operation, water supply, pumps, wells, sanitary systems, compressors, treatment and disposal plants.  
• May perform maintenance and preventative maintenance of vehicles and operate heavy equipment.  
• Maintains records of materials, jobs, and other pertinent information.  
• May perform highway lighting or drawbridge maintenance.

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

1. 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.
2. Six months experience in performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
3. Knowledge of interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
4. Knowledge of record keeping.

5. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). 

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 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position which is located at https://statejobs.delaware.gov/explore/fce.shtml and the file is named Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic I, II, III & Physical Plant Maintenance Technician - OMB - Division of Facilities Management.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.