Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator)

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Service, River Valley Serives, Wellness and Recovery Program is recruting for a Maintainer (Driver/Equipment Operator) #76362 in Middletown, CT.  The schedule for this position is part time; twenty three hours, Mon,Wed, Th, Fri, 8:00-12:30; Tu 8:00-1:00. 

The incumbent selected for this vacancy must possess and maintain a drivers' license and obtain a Public Passenger Endorsement from the CT Department of Motor Vehicle.

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have uploaded a copy of your current Driver's License and two performance appraisals.  You will be unable to make revisions once your submit your application into the JobAps system.  NOTE: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation into JobAps. Questions about these required documents should be directed to Miriam.Lopez@ct.gov, 860-262-5358.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current state employee, who has permanent state status and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing duties a substantial amount of time (75%) in one or both of the following areas:

- patient/client transportation
- grounds care (outside services) equipment operation

See attached addendum.

Some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to operate equipment and vehicles used in daily work; ability to learn policies and procedures; ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work; some ability in simple recordkeeping.

Any experience and training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions and risk of injury from equipment and assaultive and/or abusive patients and/or clients.
2. The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.