Building Maintenance Craftsperson

Job Title: Building Maintenance Craftsperson I

Salary range: DOE Grade 18 / $20.05 (Based on Qualifications)

Department: Central Services

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

Do you have what it takes to be part of our team? The City of Dover is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Building Maintenance Craftsperson I in the Central Services Department. The essential function of this position within the organization is to assist with the building of new structures, renovate existing buildings, and maintain City buildings and property.

This position is responsible for assigned task and works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with building new City structures.
• Performs skilled work in the maintenance of City property, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and air-conditioning tasks.
• Assists electrician to perform minor electrical repairs and completion of projects as required.
• Performs inspections of building and its systems to ensure proper maintenance and reports systems service needs to supervisor and schedules repairs.
• Performs repair work for City customers such as repairing fences, mailboxes, siding or gutters.
• Maintains inventories of materials and supplies, orders replacements and picks up as required.
• Services building systems and equipment as necessary.
• Assists with setting up special events, both internal and external.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED with 2 (two) years of related experience.
• One (1) year of college or specialized vocational training in carpentry, construction, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Requires valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans

Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto – Dedication, Ownership, Vision, Excellenceand Reliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hourly Rate: DOE Grade 18 / $20.05 (Based on Qualifications)

City Hall
15 Loockerman Plz
Dover, DE

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.