Recruitment #190717-6920TC-001
Location |
Mansfield, CT
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Date Opened | 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $49,646 - $64,269/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 8/8/2019 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut’s Facilities Operations Department has a job opening for a QCW Sign Maker on 1st Shift. This is a permanent, full-time, position 37.5 hours per week. The work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The hourly salary is $25.37/hour and is non-negotiable. This position offers a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays). This position is categorized as “Open to the Public” and current UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application.
If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, titles and phone numbers of three professional references. In addition, state employee applicants will be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check.
Applicants must possess a current motor vehicle operator license and it must be retained throughout employment with the University.
Questions pertaining to this position should be directed to UConn HR’s Services Unit phone number, 860-486-3034.
Performs highly skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring application of trade skills, codes and standard trade practices; makes estimates of time, personnel and material required on assigned tasks; keeps necessary records; in smaller trade areas may be the sole worker running a skilled trade area; performs duties related to trade or similar trade areas as required; at state owned airports may be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations; performs related duties as required.
ADAPTIVE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: Performs highly skilled design, construction, repair and alteration of medical and therapeutic equipment such as wheelchairs, mobile units, stretchers, benches, walkers, assistive ambulatory devices, adaptive toilet seats, bed sitters, bed wedges and other adaptive medical equipment; performs skilled bench work, operating such equipment as power saws, jointers, wood lathes, planers, boring, sanding, and upholstering machines and equipment, pipefitting and welding equipment and appropriate hand tools; works in consultation with medical staff in designing, measuring and fitting clients to specialized adaptive medical equipment; works with clients for measuring and fitting of specialized equipment; may design and fabricate needed parts and equipment for use in construction of adaptive medical equipment.
CARPENTRY: Performs highly skilled carpentry tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; performs alterations, repairs and maintenance of structures and facilities; performs skilled bench work, operating with such equipment as power saws, jointers, wood lathes, planers, boring, sanding and mortising machines; builds and repairs cabinets; cleans, sharpens and repairs hand and bench tools; lays resilient flooring and Formica; may cut glass and glaze windows; may fabricate signs.
GLAZING: Performs highly skilled glazing tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; installs/maintains/repairs all types of glass windows, doors, mirrors, display cases, partitions, etc.; takes precise measurements for areas requiring glass; removes broken glass; prepares area for replacement or new glass; installs glass; caulks with a appropriate caulking; may remove and replace sash and window moldings.
MACHINE SHOP: Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; sets up and operates lathes, shapers, planers, slotters, power saws, milling machines, drill presses and similar metal working power equipment working to close tolerances; uses taps, reamers, files and other hand tools; gauges work using micrometers, calipers and other precision type measuring instruments; fashions machine parts, shafts, bearings, gears and a variety of other items of specialized machinery and equipment; dismantles equipment, locates source of inadequate performance and makes necessary repairs; operates, assembles and tests equipment, makes repairs to a wide variety of tools and other metal objects; uses both electric and acetylene welders in making repairs; may do blacksmith work; may repair builders hardware; may act as chief mechanic on heavy, fixed equipment servicing, dismantling, overhauling, repairing and reassembling such equipment.
MASONRY: Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; lays bricks, stones, hollow tile, terra cotta and building blocks to construct or repair walls, partitions, abutments and other structures; constructs intricate forms for end walls, catch basins and other similar structures; supervises mixing and pouring of concrete and cement; does more difficult grouting; may lay and repair resilient flooring and Formica; may install or repair plastering.
PAINTING: Performs highly skilled painting tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; performs all types of hand and spray painting; mixes paint by hand or machine; matches colors; erects working scaffolds and ladders; removes old paint by paint removers, blowtorches or scrapers; cleans brushes, maintains spraying equipment; does wallpapering and drywall taping; may do furniture refinishing work; may lay and repair resilient flooring and Formica; may cut glass and glaze windows; may remove broken glass; may prepare temporary plywood coverings for areas with broken glass; may take precise measurements of areas requiring new glass; may remove and replace sash and window moldings; may fabricate signs including laying out patterns, designing lettering and logos, cutting film from patterns, manufacturing wood sign frames and screening patterns onto silk; may stain, prime and paint signs.
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs:
ROOFING: Performs highly skilled roofing tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; performs alterations, repairs, and maintenance of structures and facilities primarily maintenance and repair of built-up roofing systems, rolled roofing, asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and single-ply roofing systems; performs inspections of roofing systems for damage, wear, and preventative maintenance; determines appropriate methods and materials for repairs; operates lift equipment for repair and maintenance functions; performs cleaning of roofs and gutters.
SIGN MAKING: Performs highly skilled tasks to design, fabricate and install signs and other visual communication media; utilizes computer software and hardware to design signs and other visual communications; prepares substrates for assembly and operates computerized vinyl cutters, printers, engravers, metal shears and other equipment and tools for fabrication; installs signs as assigned; maintains inventory levels of supplies and tools; maintains equipment to ensure proper functionality; prepares required reports; performs related duties as required.
TINSMITH: Performs highly skilled sheet metal tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; fabricates, assembles, alters, repairs and installs sheet metal articles and equipment; lays out and cuts metal by hand or machine operated shears; forms metals; punches or drills holes; assembles parts, brackets and hangers; makes attachments and seams by bolting, riveting, soldering, nailing, welding or otherwise fastening; repairs flashing and gutters.
WELDING; Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices; welds mental parts by oxyacetylene torch and welding rods or electric welding apparatus; brazes parts; lays out parts; dismantles equipment and makes necessary repairs; tests welds; assembles and tests equipment; maintains and repairs welding tools and equipment; may do blacksmith work.
Preference will be given to those applicants who can effectively demonstrate the following in their submitted application:
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp
Information concerning the University’s policies regarding the Cleary Act Statement, Non-Discrimination Policy, Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConn’s Job page at: https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
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.