What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance Technician II position at Delaware State Housing Authority?
JOB VACANCY
FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II
ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $18.92 Hourly - Part-Time
OFFICE LOCATION: McLane Gardens - Smyrna, Delaware
OPENING DATE: 05/26/2026 CLOSING DATE: 06/09/2026
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As part of the DSHA team, you will have immediate access to health, vision, and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays fitness reimbursement, retirement plan, and more while working to further DSHA’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing.
As a non-State Facility Maintenance Technician II, you are part of our maintenance team responsible for residence turnovers, grounds keeping, landscaping, cleaning, snow removal, etc. When assisting our Facility Maintenance Mechanic, tasks may be related to performing carpentry, painting, heating, basic plumbing, preventive maintenance, light construction work, repairs, and other maintenance duties.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Essential functions are fundamental, core and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties. Since specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
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Cleans walls, floors, carpets and other interior building components by mopping, scrubbing, waxing, shampooing, or vacuuming.
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Dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures; washes windows and other glass top surfaces.
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Empties and cleans wastebaskets, garbage and recycling containers, etc. Transports trash and recycling to disposal area.
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Cleans, maintains, and disinfects bathrooms, kitchens, and kitchen appliances daily; replenishes soap and paper supplies; stocks copy paper; refills water coolers etc.
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Moves and arranges furniture; hangs drapes and window shades.
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Operates a variety of custodial equipment such as wet/dry mops, vacuums, scrubbers, carpet shampooers, buffers, brooms, ladders, brushes, etc.
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Uses mixtures of water/chemical solutions such as applying herbicides in walkways, watering planters, etc.
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Sweeps sidewalks and patios; assists with ice & snow removal and grounds work as assigned.
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Polices grounds and walkways for safety concerns, litter, debris, etc.; removes trash & items as needed.
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Keeps up to date about and adheres to safety requirements and standards.
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Performs entry level maintenance work and assists maintenance staff based on knowledge, skills, and ability such as replacing burned out light bulbs; changing HVAC filters; distributing and moving agency goods and materials; unclogging toilet and sink drains; replacing door latches; and performing other related tasks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the job. Therefore, the KSA's listed are not exhaustive or necessarily all inclusive.
- Knowledge of custodial safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of custodial materials, methods and practices.
- Knowledge of the operation and care of vacuums, scrubbers, buffers and other custodial and general maintenance equipment.
- Ability to mix proper amounts of water/chemical solutions.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate verbally.
- Ability to operate custodial equipment and maintenance tools.
- Ability to lift and transport packages, equipment, & items up to 70 lbs and perform manual tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
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Knowledge of custodial and grounds keeping procedures and safety practices.
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction and communicate effectively.
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Ability to operate custodial, grounds keeping and general maintenance equipment.
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Ability to lift and transport packages, equipment, & items up to 70-lbs; perform manual tasks; and walk multiple flights of stair
- Availability for and ability to respond after normal working hours, on weekends, and/or holidays.
MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING
BENEFITS
These include up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick day leave accrual, up to 13 paid holidays a year, liberal retirement benefits, immediate access to health, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans and voluntary dental, vision, and various supplemental benefit options.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications must be completed by the closing date on our website www.destatehousing.com (Click on About Us, Employment, Click Here to View All Current Openings, Select job, Scroll Down & Click Apply Now.) Contact: e-mail: DSHA_HR@delaware.gov
DSHA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
As an equal opportunity employer, DSHA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the application of all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Please call DSHA at 302.739.4263 or 888.363.8808 with any questions or requests. TTY/ ASCII/ VOICE/VCO users may utilize the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 800.676.3777.
DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT WILL RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. DSHA HAS A LAG PAY SYSTEM.
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