Maintenance Specialist - Cape May Lewes Ferry at Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA)

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST Location: Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape May, NJ Pay Rate: $22.25 per hour ($46,295 Annualized) Opening Date: November 19, 2025 __________________Closing Date: December 19, 2025 I. POSITION SUMMARYThis position is an entry-level maintenance specialist/general laborer position. Most jobresponsibilities require little or no previous skills. Required to operate equipment such as basichand tools, weed whackers, mowers, hand power tools, vacuums, floor scrubbers, and motorvehicles. Position is required to work safely and efficiently in accordance with instructions, generaloperating practices, and procedures. The employee is responsible for following established safetypractices while performing assigned duties to protect self, co-workers and the public from personalinjury and to prevent damage to Authority property. Work schedules can be modified to fit themission which may require the employee to work shift work and/or weekends. Most work isperformed outdoors and can be in any weather condition. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Performs routine maintenance based on specific requests* Helps complete work plans according to deadlines* Completes or assists in completion of tasks such as:o Bridge maintenance (e.g., bridge washing, painting, minor repairs)o Road maintenance (e.g., guide rail replacement, drainage ditch maintenance)o Work with concrete and asphalto General landscaping and grounds keeping o Snow removal and emergency response (24/7) to any Authority locationo Custodial maintenance o Dock attendant worko Other duties as assigned* Provides the highest level of customer service and professionalism III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES* Ability to read work orders; effective oral and written communication skills* Full understanding of relevant Authority policies and procedures * Within six months, ability to gain basic competence in all required equipment and workingknowledge of relevant Authority procedures and safety techniques* Ability to provide excellent customer service IV. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS* Landscaping and grounds keeping* Roadways and bridges* Piers, docks, and wharfs* Custodial/general building maintenance* Painting/rigging* Vessel maintenance* Emergency response (i.e. snow removal) V. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent relevant experience* One (1) year of maintenance-related experience VI. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES* Valid driver's license* Must be capable of obtaining a Class B CDL within six (6) months, if required VII. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS* Subject to a background investigation and pre-employment physical including drug test* Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with afinancial institution to receive their bi-weekly pay* Employees holding a valid CDL must be able to obtain and keep current a MedicalExaminer's Certificate and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordancewith Federal and State regulations.* Must be able to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions including extreme heat orcold ******************************************************************************If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application atwww.drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completedapplication. The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer