Engineering and Field Support
Recruitment #180716-6827TC-001
Location |
Marlborough, CT
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Date Opened | 7/16/2018 12:35:00 PM |
Salary | $50,326 - $64,892/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 8/9/2018 11:59:00 PM |
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is dedicated to conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and the environment and increasing the availability of cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy.The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is dedicated to conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and the environment and increasing the availability of cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy.
DEEP Engineering and Field Support Services Division has a current job opportunity for a Quality Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steam fitting) to work out of Eastern District Headquarters in Marlborough, CT.
This position will provide support to all DEEP Divisions primarily throughout the Eastern District. There will be times when the position is teamed with the Western District Plumber on larger and/or emergency projects.
This is a 37.5 hours per week position, 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday thru Friday.
There are approximately 450 state owned buildings in the Eastern District, with an array of different plumbing and heating systems, from large public bath buildings to small camp ground offices. Some of these buildings are year round facilities while a large part are seasonal facilities. The seasonal facilities will need to be drained and winterized, then reopened in the spring. Some systems are on city water while others are on well systems. Larger repair or upgrade projects are scheduled outside of the recreation season.
Applicants must upload a cover letter with their applications.
Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.
(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 and submit your application.) Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Angella Levy, angella.levy@ct.gov, (860)424-3159.
Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring application of trade skills, codes and standard trade practices in electrical, plumbing, utilities, or HVACR trade areas; makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials; keeps necessary records; may perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; may act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts; may operate heavy equipment; may respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports; performs related duties as required.
AUTOMOTIVE AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT: Diagnoses failure in all types of automotive and heavy mobile equipment; services, dismantles, overhauls and reassembles front ends, engines, standard and automatic transmissions, rear ends, hydraulic systems and automotive electrical systems; constructs and repairs any needed parts; welds or brazes parts by oxyacetylene torch or electric welding; may operate testing equipment required to diagnose automotive electronic components.
ELECTRICAL: Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with national and local codes and standard trade practices; lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting; makes repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, traffic lights, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, electronic counting and traffic control devices, intercommunication systems and electrical generators; installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures; maintains and repairs unit heaters, fans, building maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel electric generators, movable bridges, fire alarm systems, etc.; repairs relays and switches; rewires motors; bends pipes; installs, repairs and maintains oil burners; performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records; performs pole work; may diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations; may assist in high voltage work.
HVACR: Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating and refrigeration; operates, maintains, repairs, installs, modifies and assembles air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon or chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means; determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas; uses and interprets a psychometric chart; controls and measures air flow, room air changes and room pressurizing; monitors computerized control systems; performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; may install, modify, repair and assemble electrical or pneumatic controls for this type of equipment; may inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations; may remove pipe insulation materials associated with repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods.
LOCKSMITH: Maintains, repairs and installs locking, mechanical and electronic door closing equipment; makes new or duplicate keys and changes lock combinations using hand tools and special equipment; disassembles locks and repairs or replaces worn tumblers, springs and other parts; rebuilds cylinders; sets up and maintains key control and issuing system.
PLUMBING AND STEAMFITTING: Performs highly skilled plumbing and steamfitting tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems; cuts, bends, reams and threads pipes; caulks and tests joints; installs and repairs gas, water, steam and sanitary fixtures; covers and insulates tanks, pipes and related objects; works with high pressure hot water and steam systems; performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks; adds water treatment chemicals to boilers; may braze pipes; may inspect and repair steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations; may remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods; may inspect and repair medical gas systems.
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs:
UTILITIES : Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices and codes on water mains, sewer lines, manholes, catch basins, high pressure steam distribution, chilled water distribution and storm water systems; disassembles, cleans, overhauls and rebuilds motors, valves, pumps, filters and other pumping station equipment; cuts, shapes, drills and welds flat or metal pipe to fabricate for use in water and steam distribution systems; inspects and repairs steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations; operates heavy equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, backhoes, pipe saws, chain saws, jackhammers and various hand tools; cleans sewer lift station wet wells of grease and debris as needed; digs trenches, constructs trench boxes and removes pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods.
This specific position performs highly skilled maintenance requiring application of trade skills, codes and standard trade practices; assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems. Plan/design jobs; estimate time, personnel and required materials including quotes. May act as a liaison with other DEEP Divisions and outside contractors. Maintenance and repairs to public restroom facilities include faucets, fixtures, piping, flush-o-meter snaking drains and sewer line repair/replacement. Conduct annual winterization and startups of seasonal buildings. Perform public water system testing and other required repairs to meet DPH standards. Installation, maintenance and repair to oil and gas burners and associated equipment. Installation and repairs to submersible well pumps, tanks and related controls.
Excellent knowledge and ability to apply standard plumbing and heating trade practices including standard tools, materials, method and practices.
Must have an Unlimited Journeymen’s license in plumbing or heating related field.
Good experience and possession of license, and/or certifications relating to the installation, maintenance and repair to oil burners and other heating related equipment.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records.
Good records keeping experience.
May be required to get DPH Certified Small Water Sysem Operator, Backflow Prevention Device Tester, Cross Connection Survey Inspector and other certifications/licenses.
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.