Summary Statement
A class incumbent performs at the advanced level and carries out preventative maintenance, HVAC maintenance, and repair, and/or restoration activities in one or more of the traditional trades fields on structures, systems, and equipment to help ensure efficient operation of a physical plant.
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.
Job 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 Drivers License, not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving.
Additional Posting Information
This posting may be closed on or before 07/06/2026 upon filling the vacant positions.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative labor organization that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Conditions of Hire
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.
Criminal Background Check
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Functional Capability Evaluation
Upon a conditional offer, you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of the position.
All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position, which is located at https://statejobs.delaware.gov/explore/ce.shtml and the file is named Physical Plant Maintenance Trades Mechanic I II III & Physical Plant Maintenance Technician.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits
Selection Process
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 the name of the 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 online, 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.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling 800-232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
You may also call 302-739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.