What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Technician – NCCD position at Kent Conservation District?
This is not a merit position. This is a position with the New Castle Conservation District.
Title: Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Technician
Program: DNREC – Division of Park and Recreation
Location: Lewes, DE
Closing Date: Until Filled
Point of Contact: Jamie L. Willey, MBA (see below)
NEW CASTLE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FACILITIES AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Location: DNREC- Division of Parks and Recreation Deadline: Until Filled
Delaware State Parks- Cape Henlopen Salary: $37,953
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
This is not a State of Delaware merit position. It is a one-year contractual position with the
opportunity to work long term.
The New Castle Conservation District (NCCD), a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is
seeking applicants for the contractual services position of Facilities and Grounds Maintenance
Technician with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC),
Division of Parks and Recreation- Cape Henlopen State Park.
JOB SUMMARY
The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the buildings and grounds at
one of Delaware’s busiest beach locations. This position requires experience in all trades field including,
electrical work, HVAC maintenance, plumbing, and general carpentry which includes working on
multiple bathhouses, air stations for surf-fishing, a year-round campground, and preventative
maintenance for new and historic structures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions and are not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all job duties. Daily work is carried out with supervision from the Park
Maintenance Supervisor and includes:
- Performs preventative routine and complex maintenance repairs on interior and exterior building
HVAC and other systems.
- Performs restoration and renovation on facilities and/or historical buildings; builds partitions,
layout to ensure most efficient use of space.
- Recommends referral of jobs beyond financial or capability limits to supervisors.
- Maintains and repairs compressor, pumps, hydraulic lifts, treatment and disposal plants and
- May oversee the work of skilled, semi-skilled maintenance, and laboring personnel in performing
- Maintains records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on assignments and may
secure through established procedures, materials and supplies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have the following:
1. Three years' experience in operating and maintaining motor vehicles, landscaping and grounds
keeping equipment, and hand tools.
2. Six months’ experience in performing a variety of building maintenance trades work.
3. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training
provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR
supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of
others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and
clerical employees.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Conservation District
participates in the Federal E-Verify system to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. The
Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
2. Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.
3. Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or
disqualified from driving.)
4. 37.5-hour schedule; 7:00am to 3:00pm; Weekends/Holidays required.
5. Criminal Background Check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition
of hire.
BENEFITS
The New Castle Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 37.5-hour
work week, 9.5 hours per month of accrued vacation leave and 9.5 hours per month of accrued sick leave
(prorated the first month of employment), and 11 paid holidays per year (holidays and floating holidays
follow the State of Delaware schedule.) Health insurance and 401(k) are also included in the benefits
package.
The New Castle Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer and
values a diverse workforce.
TO APPLY
Please email Cover Letter, Resume, and Conservation District Application to:
Jamie L. Willey, MBA
DNREC District HR Manager
Jamie.L.Willey@delaware.gov
(302) 608-5478
Application may be downloaded from the Kent Conservation District Employment Opportunities website:
KCD Website
Required Items: Applicants will not be considered if a Cover Letter and Personal Resume are not received by the posted closing date for this position.
To apply, please email all required items to: Jamie.L.Willey@delaware.gov
Salary : $37,953
