Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic III

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 Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). Additional Posting Information This posting may be closed on or before June 24 2025, upon filling the vacant position(s). 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. 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. 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. 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 and the file is named Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Mechanic I, II, III & Physical Plant Maintenance Technician - OMB - Division of Facilities Management. Benefits