Maintenance Senior Journeyman/Plumber

Maintenance Senior Journeyman (HVAC/Plumber)

Location: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, DE

Salary: $35.61 per hour ($74,074 annualized)

Opening Date: April 8, 2025, Closing Date: May 8, 2025

I. POSITION SUMMARY

This position is an expert craftsman in the HVAC/plumbing field. Most job

responsibilities require previous experience on equipment and similar work procedures.

Employees in this classification work from general instructions and will have some

responsibility for ordering tasks and determining what procedures to apply. Employees

may encounter some new situations requiring new solutions. The employee is responsible

for following established safety practices while performing assigned duties to protect self,

co-workers and the public from personal injury and to prevent damage to Authority

property. This position is a bargaining unit position that is represented by International

Union of Operating Engineers, Local 542.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides expert level maintenance support in HVAC/plumbing field

* Troubleshoots the most complex problems and issues

* Provides primary expertise on projects and tasks (such as scope and project

budgeting)

* Conducts preventative maintenance

* Emergency response (24/7) to any Authority location

* May be responsible for directing and inspecting work of assigned personnel

* Develops and maintains various HVAC/plumbing preventative maintenance

programs and protocols related to Authority assets, equipment and facilities

* Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers

* Ability to perform other assigned duties as required

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Expert level knowledge of HVAC or plumbing field

* Full understanding of relevant Authority policies and procedures

* Knowledge of all relevant federal, state and Authority safety regulations and

procedures

* Knowledge of state laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles on public

roadways

* Complies with all requirements of Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing Program at all

times

* Ability to lead work crew, coach employees and provide on-the-job training

* In order to be classified at this level, individuals must be recognized as fully

competent based on external accreditation and certification in addition to their

license

* Ability to work independently on complex HVAC or plumbing system diagnosis

and repair

* Knowledge of procurement procedures

* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams and

specifications

* Ability to read work orders and translate them to work plans

* Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds at least 20 yards

* Must be capable of performing around hazardous situations such as moving heavy

equipment, in and around equipment, at heights, on steep grades, and on ladders

and uneven surfaces

* Must be capable of wearing appropriate personal protection equipment such as

hard hats, protective shoes and clothing, aprons, gloves, eye wear, hearing

protection and respirators

* Must be capable of performing repetitive motions such as grasping, reaching,

bending, lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling and climbing

* Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be

required in order to maintain continuous operation of this facility

* Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions including extreme heat

or cold and/or emergency conditions

* Effective oral and written communication skills (including listening skills)

* Strong interpersonal and relational skills with the ability to establish and maintain

effective professional relationships with Authority personnel and external to

customers, vendors, etc.; provides the highest level of customer service and

professionalism to all internal and external customers

IV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS

* Landscaping and grounds keeping

* Roadways, airports, and bridges

* Custodial/general building maintenance

* Painting/rigging

* Vessel maintenance

* Piers, docks, and wharfs

* Crafts (i.e., carpentry, electric, automotive, HVAC)

* Emergency response (i.e., snow removal)

* Heavy Equipment

V. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* High school diploma/equivalent or equivalent related years of experience

* Seven (7) years of relevant experience in commercial HVAC/plumbing field; ten

(10) years preferred

* Vocational training preferred, including successful completion of a federally approved plumbing/HVACR apprenticeship program

VI. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATES

* Valid driver's license

* Must obtain a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within six (6) months

* Must possess a journeyperson certificate or a master electrician license, in good

standing, issued by a state, US territory or District of Columbia licensure

authority

VII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Candidates are subject to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check

investigation

* The Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct

deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive

their bi-weekly pay

* Employees holding a valid CDL must be able to obtain and keep current a

Medical Examiner's Certificate and will be subject to random drug and alcohol

testing in accordance with Federal and State regulations

* Must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be

required in order to maintain continuous operation of this facility

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the on-line application at

In addition, please attach a resume to the completed application.

The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer