Mechanical Equipment Operation

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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 trade 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 :

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual / Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and / or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your 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.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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 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 .

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 or by visiting . You may also call or email 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.

Key Skills

New Equipment,Equipment Performance,Parts Inventory,personal protective,Semiconductor,Project Management,Process Control,Equipment Design,Equipment Issues,Equipments inspection,Mechanical Equipment,Maintenance Activities,Visual Inspections,Data Analysis,Air Compressors

Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1