Fort Delaware State Park Positions

About the role

Originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia, Fort Delaware also became a Union prison camp during the American Civil War, housing over 10,000 Confederate prisoners of war at one time.

Responsibilities

• Grounds Maintenance: $15.00/hr. - responsible for the maintenance of grounds, facilities, and equipment to include lawn mowing and custodial work, and the schedule is Monday-Friday.
• Revenue Attendant: (Fee Collector): $15.00/hr. - will sell ferry tickets, park permits, and retail items, provide customer service by explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
• Tram Operator: $15.00/hr. - responsible for transporting visitors to and from the fort via truck and trailer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience using landscaping equipment and hand or power tools. (Grounds only)
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Six months customer service experience.
• Six months experience in sales and cash handling.
• Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, or databases.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Six months experience operating a truck and trailer.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Qualifications

• Must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Grounds Maintenance: Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience using landscaping equipment and hand or power tools. Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• Revenue Attendant: Six months customer service experience. Six months experience in sales and cash handling. Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, or databases.
• Tram Operator: At least 18 years of age. Six months experience operating a truck and trailer. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Skills

• May operate landscaping equipment and use of hand and power tools.
• May perform custodial services in restrooms, offices, and other buildings.
• May assist in electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• May set-up, monitor, and clean-up park programs and special events.
• May collect appropriate fees and account for money.
• May maintain and compile fiscal and narrative records and reports.
• May safely load visitors and staff and transport them to and from the fort.
• Provide excellent customer service and park information to visitors.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.

Benefits

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Pay

$15.00/hour

Schedule

Weekends/Evenings/Holidays Required

Contact Information

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

For further assistance, you may contact us by phone at (302) 739-5458, or e-mail at jobs@delaware.gov.